penthouse in Atlantic Beach owned and provided for our
use by MITCH MCCUE. I’m sure our motley-looking crew
didn’t appear like we belonged, yet there we were-overlooking the Atlantic Ocean shooting one awesome
band in an incredible setting.
The night kicked off with a band from the Orlando area,
F.I.L.T.H.--who brought a very energetic and magnetic
presence to the stage, leaving nothing but the crowd
wanting more. The best way to describe what was
delivered on stage by the members of F.I.L.T.H., was a
relentless barrage of driving, heart-pumping, fast and
furious Metal.
HANGMAN’S CROWN brought a great blend of music
that I found interesting, compelling and riveting, with-in my opinion-- fantastic musicianship. They could be a
headliner in their own right in almost any scene in which
they would play.
Bruce Lenzi of Twisters Music
LOWRCASE G, led by veteran front man RYAN SMITH,
about floored me. The talent, the Blues feel, the mixing
of the fast- paced music and ballads; pulled right at
what I love to hear in music. It sounded genuine--from
the head-banging anthems to the lighter waving ballads
that kept the crowd engrossed in their music and
showmanship. Lowrcase g, to me, represents all that
makes music great--and I can assure you they will
receive a well-deserved follow up story in a future
edition.
DAMNEDGED took things to a whole new, strangely wonderful area that your parents warned you to stay away from. “The
Munstir in Me”, not only a fast paced in-your-face tune, provided theatrics that you don’t often see in local music. It included
a faux doctor and nurse who proceeded to strap vocalist JOE DE LUCA in a straight jacket as he sang about the voices he hears
in his head. I thought this was an absolutely epic moment in a monumental night. I would, beyond the shadow of a doubt, pay
to see Damnedged play a show by themselves.
Make no mistake, musically the night of music belonged to Bleeding in Stereo--comprised of vocalist KEITH ALLEN, guitarist
BRIAN WOODWARD, bassist JEREMY DESTIN and drummer EDDIE LEO FLOYD. As they will be a featured artist in next month’s
edition of ION Indie Magazine, I will hold most of my accolades for them for next month’s edition, but it is safe to say that
Bleeding in Stereo definitely belonged on the stage as a headliner this night. Their performance was tight, on point and high
energy. If you are a fan of straight ahead, no frills Rock and Roll--with a band that feels like they are destined to perform
together—Bleeding in Stereo is a band for you to check out.
Bruce “Twister” Lenzi put together a memorable lineup for “Twisters Birthday Bash”--and it made my first trip into the north
Florida scene one that was exceptional. If you live in the north Florida area, you have a lot of talented bands in your market
that you can be proud of. If you find yourself passing through the area, you would do yourself a huge favor by taking in a show
featuring any of the bands I saw this night. If you wish to listen to the best of what north Florida has to offer, tune in at
www.twistersmusic.com and you will get a steady array of exceptional music. I will also say that Harmonious Monks was a very
welcoming establishment that accommodated the media quite well. If you can’t find ole JP, it could be ‘cause he just might
be rockin’ out in Jacksonville…where they are sounding the alarm that live music is alive and well!