The Latest Crave: 3 Quarters Dead

3 Quarters Dead (or alternatively 3QD) is not new to the music scene.Through the years, they have played with some of my personal favorites Mushroomhead and Chimaira and also some of the biggest names in the hard rock and heavy metal industry including Soilwork and Shadows Fall. After previously releasing two albums; Blueprint of a Strange Mind and Between Angels and Demons, 3QD is back and currently kicking ass across the country, splitting eardrums with their latest LP "Once Upon This Broken Glass," by now available on Amazon.


Of all songs I played over and over, and over; I found that 3QD truly comes into their own skin in The Coming of Death. Lead vocalist, Jason Sain is best on tracks like this where he tears off your head with cantankerous roars from the gutters of his soul. A thundering mix of soft and heavy, old and newer metal influences can be heard throughout the album but on this track, 3QD truly reveals their inner demon to be an early Coal Chamber and more melodic Mudvayne fusion.


A cold and tortured emotional tempest of intricate musicianship; each instrument adds a unique layer to their overall sound. My one wish is that they explore the more murky depths of metal because although the softer stuff is good, the heaviness is where the mesmerizing comes in.


Once Upon This Broken Glass also features Peter Witchers of Soilwork courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records. Get your copy today at Amazon.


http://www.myspace.com/3qd



Video- Unknown by 3 Quarters Dead

CMC Parking Lot Blowout 5 - In Review

This past Saturday (July 10) the Surly Girl girl parking lot was flowing with Pabst Blue Ribbon and the sounds of bakery fresh new music....

The Here comes your 5th Annual Parking Lot Blowout took over the short north from about 3pm until 9pm (*Afterparty @ Skullys*) with Old Hundred opening the festivities followed by The Randys (Always a groove-tastically delicious group) and swanky lineup of newly discovered favorites New Bomb Turks, Gibson Bros. and Scrawl. 

Being a newbie on the scene I was unsure of what to expect volunteering but I was welcomed with open arms (shout out to Erin!) and I even managed to sell some lucky raffle tickets (btw so jel of who ever won that PBR sleeping bag!). 

Although I was mostly a volunteer for the day, I did manage to catch some of the actual show which was also being streamed live online. I must say my favorite of the day was Old Hundred. With a "soundtrack to life" vibe, I felt hints of Muse in their rhythms and Death Cab for Cutie in the vocals - the kind of music that you want to take your shoes off and dance barefoot in the rain to... perfect way to open a weekend. 

About CMC...

The Mission of CMC is to make Columbus a better place through music!

Founded in 2005 by Erin Moore, the purpose of CMC is to assist Columbus Ohio in the following ways; 

1. Musician's Emergency Health Assistance program - helping working Central Ohio musicians affected by health-related financial hardship. 2. Grants for musicians and supporters of the Columbus music community 3. Networking, resource sharing and workshops 4. Fostering relationships between Columbus musicians and community organizations interested in supporting the arts 5. Helping out of town musicians identify local resources when they travel through or play Central Ohio. *The Parking Lot Blowout is the only yearly fundraiser specifically for the Columbus Musicians' Assistance Program. { About information was gathered from the CMC Facebook Page) 

You can learn more about what they do and how to get involved by visiting The Columbus Music Co-Op:

Website

Facebook

Hi, we're the Columbus Music Co-op and we support the Columbus, Ohio music community. How do we do that? 1. Musician's Emergency Health Assistance program - helping working Central Ohio musicians affected by health-related financial hardship. 2. Grants for musicians and supporters of the Columbus music community 3. Networking, resource sharing and workshops 4. Fostering relationships between Columbus musicians and community organizations interested in supporting the arts 5. Helping out of town... (read more)

The Latest Crave: Plauge Mountain

It was love at first roar when I discovered the sounds of this local death metal band. Seriously, just listen to it... enjoy the dark

The Latest Crave: Ladies Night Out

LADIES NIGHT OUT AT VONN JAZZ ... COMING JULY 25 ...

Weekend Wrapup - COMFEST

The smell of comfest wafted through the air bringing music, food, and fun to Goodale park this weekend and although I did not trip over as many people and small dogs this year compared to last,  the right music brought the right people and positive energy filled the park from Friday morning until Sunday evening. The first two days I was a regular festie buzzing around every sweet looking jewelry and clothing stand that caught my eye - meeting and greeting with my favorite hippies and seeking some seriously needed shade over by the Bozo stage. Sunday I made my volunteer day and got to experience a different side of what goes into the making of the fest and its rich local music and community history. Pride and Comfest are definitely the best two weekends in Columbus and the best weekend to witness some of the best [sic]ness in local music.


Besties this weekend!

best band Saturday: Floorwalkers - obvi
best band Sunday: Spikedrivers! I couldn't stop dancing! Randys were sweet too :)


Band I'm pissed I missed:
The Obviouslies - buying their cd for my back home bluegrass moments... 
Phantods -  I just listened to "Revival" on their Myspace page and I'm hooked! Will be seeing them live- check the weekend page for upcoming shows!

HAPPY COMFEST!

The Latest Crave - Frontier Ruckus

TONIGHT ONLY
FRONTIER RUCKUS

WHEN: TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT!!!! 10 PM UNTIL...
WHERE: RUMBA CAFE. 2507 SUMMIT STREET
WHY: EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE FROM MICHIGAN, THEY ARE STILL PRETTY DAMN AWESOME!

http://www.myspace.com/frontierruckus

http://www.myspace.com/frontierruckus

Place To Be Tonight:

 SKULLYS!!

 

http://www.skullys.org/

WHY?  Best Hip-hop/Soul Groove band in Columbus- MOJOFLO Party @ Skully's Tonight

If you dont know... They Bring the Funk, You Bring Yo Self.

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=128023750556161&id=174800200690

FREE CDS AT THE DOOR... YAY!!!!!!

The Latest Crave: Manic for METAL

My metal roots have stirred a longstanding disdain for pop music and any other form of bubblegum wrapped music (Screamo bands anyone?) 

Bone breaking double bass, blood curdling screams, and lethal drum solos make metal entrancing. Metal has the power to bring people together. Walk into a metal show full of people you have never met before and as soon as the music hits you can find yourself moshing- arms to face to head to hands and if you fall down EVERYONE STOPS to pick you up. Thats the love in metal, thats the love of music, of the vibes of all people coming together through one sound.

It never ceases to amaze me how little interaction the general public has with Metal, when GWAR came to Columbus, I could hardly contain myself as I eagerly awaiting the green and red paint that would drench my body and leave me rainbow stained for at least a few days!

Its as though people cant see the love in metal. But if your are a fan, then you know. If your not a fan then you are missing out on some serious life changing music.

Local metal bands stand up and get in the faces of your fans, we're out here and we just can't get enough so keep it coming!

Here is a video of an up and coming kick ass metal band straight out of Columbus!

Andrew Fisher Lead vocals/Bass guitar Eric Keiln Lead/Rhythm guitar/ backing vocals

                                                         Join their fan club at Reverbnation!

Thanks Prosthetic Hed..You Guys ROCK!

The Latest Crave: Hope Vitellas

Hope Vitellas

I first came across hope at my work as a project coordinator at The Women's Fund of Central Ohio. It was at Keyholder 9 where Hope took the stage and my heart with her folk-me-softly melodies. Hope's a powerwoman, she spearheads her own promotions, tours the midwest and Europe, and even finds time to kick some serious ass in the ring as a Muy Thai fighter. You can catch her matches in the Shorth North or see her rocking the stage in venues throughout central Ohio. In the mean time visit www.hopevitellas.com to purchase the albums Komi Baby or Picture Frame. They will blow you away!

The Latest Crave: Dr. E

Dr. E

Elevated is a raw, emotionally riveting exploration of the life and story of Dr. E. Jazzy and soulful, her vocal versatility, high powered energy, and meaningful lyrics create a tour de force of music and passion...just the way we like it!
LISTEN TO THE SINGLE: DANCE TO MY SONG
UPCOMING EVENT: CD Release Party, July 25th at Vonn Jazz http://www.giveusfreerecords.eventbrite.com/
WHERE TO GET THE CD: http://www.giveusfreerecords.com/