March 2015

March ….this month usually roars in like lion and ends like a lamb. However, in Chicago, it’s really hard to predict what kind of weather we’ll have day to day. From unseasonable low temps, deep freeze and snow, it doesn’t stop local music scene from rockin’ the stage near and far, blogspot readers, even if spring arrives a little later than usual.

SouthSide highly recommends checking out the following events/shows rockin’ this month …unless noted otherwise are listed as 21+.

Ongoing until May 3:
Chopin Theater - check out The Hammer Trinity, an epic fantasy trilogy of young Casper Kent as he recovers the lost Hammer and takes the crown while defending it against pirates, dragons and crownless factions!
For tickets, visit http://www.thehousetheatre.com.

March 1:

Door No.3 – Door No.3 and Housebroken presents Sunday School Lessons: Preaching to the soul of Chicago through house music featuring Reverend Gene Farris and his Deacons Mathis Rousseau and Jame$ Dean. It’s a weekly event during the month of March.

9p / FREE before 10p / $10 after 10p

Slippery Slope - there may be snow on the ground and it's bitterly cold but enjoy an outdoor (protected and warm from the harsh winter weather) movie at this Logan Square venue ..."The Burbs" will be showing.

FREE ...bring a date and picnic basket - Slippery Slope will provide the drinks and fun.

Phyllis' Musical Inn - it's the American Troubadour showcase featuring Cally Raduenzel, Andrew D. Huber and Jason Benefield

March 2:

GRANDBAR - White Mystery with Perfume and Gnar Wave Rangers featuring DJs Eddie Gobbo and Patrick Tsotsos!

NO COVER

March 3:

Act One Pub (Mayne Stage) - join Chicago Acoustic Underground's monthly series "Singing For Your Supper" songwriter showcase featuring Don Pedigo!

AA / FREE / 8p

Reggie's Rock Club - Two Columbia College classes, the Reggis Practicum class (CCC Reggies Takeover) and AEMMP Records, the student-run label, will come together to put on a concert before AEMMP Records' students and musicians head out on their adventure to Austin, TX for SXSW 2015! Artists from both the Rock and Hip Hop sections of the label will be performing include AyOH, Zaramela, The Lucky Dutch, Kalo (formerly known as Sidewalk Kal) Cae Jones, and more with special quest - Thelonious Martin!
Free with Columbia ID / $5 for public

March 4:

Double Door – check out Ultimate Painting!

For tickets – http://www.ultimatepainting.com

$10 adv / $15 dos

Smart Bar Chicago – DAPHNE: A Woman’s Movement in Dance Music welcomes [synthetic] featuring special guest DJ Scary Lady Sarah along with regulars Boy Alberto and Eeks Laroo.

10p / FREE

Underground Wonder Bar – it’s an extra special whitewolfsonicprincess performance featuring a bit of acoustic and electric music.

8p

March 5:

Hideout – Chicago’s very own singer-songwriter Laura Joy will be celebrating the release of her sophomoric EP Between Our Worlds. SouthSide highly recommends checking out the video Takes a While on her YouTube page.

Dutch Inn West (Elgin, IL) – rock out with this lineup featuring The Queers, Rapids, and SouthSide’s friend The Usuals. Due to the limitation of space within this venue, it’s first come first served rock-n-roll, blogspot readers. So get there early.

$10

Underground Wonder Bar – Lauren Wolf will be headlining CAUDog Records Showcase & More performance in the “Roots Room” of this venue with Jeff Brown, Matthew Morgan, Anita Chase and more with special guest John Til!

Quenchers - Empire State Express will the sharing the stage with Conrad Richards, Kali Anderson and the Pickups (WI), and Gar Clemens

8p doors

March 6:

Thalia Hall – 93XRT welcomes North Mississippi Allstars and Anders Osborne presenting N.M.O.

6:30p (doors) / Tickets are $26 / $36 / $400

March 7:

PBS-WYCC – view Linda Marie Smith’s Mearra Selkie from the Sea that was filmed and performed live at Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center recently.

For more information, visit http://www.lindamsmith.com/mearra/

Bottom Lounge – hey, rock fans come out and give SouthSide’s friends The Future Laureates an awesome send-off before they head to SXSW 2015 at this rockin’ party featuring her other friends – Molehill, Vintage Blue and Steve Stone.

LiveWire Lounge – Mojo In The Evening and mhxradio.com presents March Into Metal Madness featuring live performances by SouthSide’s friend Armored Assault along with Scars of Armageddon, Depremacy and Warmouth.

$10

Fizz Bar & Grill – rock with Blind William Tell, Double Feature and SouthSide’s friend Control.

$5 adv / $7 dos

Red Line Tap – it’s a rockin’ night featuring The Mound builders, The Pale Horsemen, Sacred Monster and Knife of Simpson.

$7 adv / $10 dos

Royal Skate Apparel (Lansing, IL) – attend The Black Death Metal Society’s event featuring Naughty-Delicious-Creepy Fun of Frights with Sinister Fate, Delicious Bitch, Radio Creeps and Fun of Frights.

AA / 7p / $5

There will be a concession stand selling beverages, candy and snacks.

Throne Room – there will a haunting symphonic sounds rockin’ the stage by The Walking Shadows, All Changes Apply and The Citizens.

Elbo Room - rock out with Bumpus Hounds with guests Death & Memphis, Highball and The Mudville Sounds.

$5 adv / $10 dos

March 8:

Concord Music Hall – it’s Travis Scott and Young Thug Rodeo Tour!

Get your tickets now before it sells out.

March 9:

Liar’s Club – hey rock/ska fans check out this lineup featuring Still Alive, D.C.’s Kill Lincoln, Butchered and While Knight Satellite.

March 10:

Elbo Room - calling all poets and spoken word artists ...attend the next Wormwood Collective Spoken Word series here at this Lakeview venue with some of Chicago most dedicated poets rockin' the open mic.

8p (doors and sign up) / FREE

March 11:

Door No.3 – FABITAT featuring DJ sets by Adam El and Ldy Prblms with drag performances by Lucy Stoole, Curlene Ribbon and Jean Waters ...also a special live performance by SouthSide's buds, Private Instigators!

FREE / 9p

Uncommon Ground (Clark St location) – check out SouthSide’s friend Jesse W. Johnson performing solo which will feature some songs off his new album Primal Scream along with The Tinder Box (Sioux Falls, SD) on the bill.

It’s reservations are recommended. 773 – 929 – 3680

The Abbey Pub – Y-Not and Last Rites present – The Real McKenzies rockin’ the stage live with SouthSide’s friend – RedRebel Country!

$17 - $20

Schuba’s Tavern – Mr. Russia is back, blogspot readers, and they have a new video “Bang Bang Romance” off the band’s upcoming single Bang Bang Romance/Princess Harming

8p / FREE

Mojoe’s (Joliet, IL) – it’s John 5 with With Our Arms To The Sky and Sinister Fate.

AA show / 21+ to drink

March 12 - 21:
The Pentagon Theater (located in the Flat Iron Arts Building) - Cube Ensemble presents ...Faces of Eurydice, a retelling of the myth of Orpheus through the point of view of Eurydice, his legendary lover.
For tickets, visit http://www.facesofeurydice.brownpapertickets.com.

March 12:

Location tba – The Hamalieghs, an indie folk duo from Nashville, TN will be performing at a secret location (those who buy tickets will be told where before the show) in support of their album Pretty Picture, Dirty Bush.

March 13 - April 14:
Den Theatre (1313 N. Milwaukee) - Tympanic Theater Company presents ...Today We Escape, plays inspired by Ok Computer
$20 (Fridays to Sundays)  / $10 Industry performance on Wed March 25 at 7:30p

March 13 & 14:
New Orleans, LA - it's BUKU ...music and art project featuring live performances by Bassnectar, A$AP Rocky, Passion Pit, Empire of the Sun, TV on the Radio, STS9, Big Freedia, Flosstradamus, Gramatik, Die Antwoord and many, many more.
For tickets, visit http://www.thebukuproject.com.

March 13:

Double Door – HELMET’s “Betty “ 20 th  Anniversary show (playing the entire album from start to finish).

8:30p (doors) / $20 adv / $40 VIP / $25 dos

Penny Road Pub (Barrington Hills, IL) – rock with the thunderin’ sound of Thunder Driver sharing the stage with two other awesome bands to be announced.

Red Line Tap – rock with Wussy and SouthSide’s friend Aktar Aktar at this venue.

$7 adv / $10 dos / 8p (doors)

Debonair Social Club – SouthSide’s friend HEMI will be sharing the stage with HYPNOCHRON and Sun God Ra.

18+ / $10

Jerry's - Get It On presents ...Chicago Americana Fest featuring live performances by B. Forrest, The Lost Brigade and Medicine Bear & the Herbal Remedies!
$10

The Endzone Bar & Grill (Aurora, IL) - rock out this Friday 13th and Bday celebration with live performances by Nocturnal Uprising (debut show!), ShiftWrekk, Leper, JILT and Radio Creeps!

March 14:

Uncommond Ground (Clark ST location) – it’s a fantastic lineup featuring SouthSide’s friends Nate Z (of Jack Rabbit) and Andy Metz (of Hero Monster Zero/8090) sharing the stage.

Reservations for this special show are encouraged. 773 – 929 -3680

9p

Quenchers Saloon – rock out with The Holy Alimonies with SouthSide’s friend Wally Dogger, Uncle Larry and Villa Coola.

10p show time / $7

Elbo Room - celebramos El Dia de Santo Patrick's en Espanol con Sin Anetesia (celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Spanish with Sin Anetesia)!

$10

NiteCap - LYNCH will be celebrating St. Paddy's Day with Veilside and Saence (from St. Louis, MO) ..."Teanga an anama is ea an ceol" - Gaelic for "Music is the language of the soul"

Alley 64-Palatine (Palatine, IL) - check out the AC/DC tribute band "TNT" with SouthSide's favorite Cream tribute band "Badge".

March 16:

Door No.3 – it’s an evening of Bebop Jazz from 7p to 11p on Thelonious Monday with DJ RB Green featuring craft cocktails by Gavin and Thomas of Honey Butter Fried Chicken.

FREE / 7p (doors)

The Empty Bottle - check out Touched By Ghoul rockin' the stage along with As Hell and SouthSide's fried Bully in the Hallway.
FREE / 9p

March 17:

St. Patrick’s Day – there’s a party rockin’ this Irish town somewhere all day and night.

Bottom Lounge - Hollywood Undead with From Ashes To New
AA / 6:30show
SOLD OUT

March 18:

Door No.3 – Door No.3 and Dead 2 Me Records presents Rouge! Chicago’s premiere night of Electro swing featuring your dapper DJs Vourteque and Mr. Automatic …resident performer Lady Lenux will tantalize the stage with her dance.

9p / NO COVER

March 19:

Red Line Tap – rock out with Mobile Deathcamp Armored Assault and Wrath at this Rogers Park venue.

$7 adv / $10 dos

March 20 & 21:

Hyatt Regency Chicago – it’s the 2nd annual LGBT Equality Institute …this very informative event brings together IL’s LGBT community and allies, advocates, civic leaders and groups to discuss issues such as transgender equality, safe schools, homelessness, health care access and more.

March 20:

Double Door – Shoeshine Boy presents Train Co sharing the stage with Mason’s Case, Murley and North by North.

7:30p (doors) / $10 adv / $12 dos

The Frame Shop (3520 S. Morgan #Unit-LD) – SouthSide’s friend Allen Vandever gets framed …see this one of a kind Chicago artist and his serious works of art on display at this event.

“…the difference between a good frame makes a work of art is like the difference between a BMW and a Honda…”

Nite Cap – it’s The 2015 Indie Music of Horror …a two day music festival and after parties featuring performances by Metamorphis, Sinister Fate and more to be announced for Friday and Saturday.

Beat Kitchen – rock with BIG Something and Digeometric at this Roscoe Village venue.

8:30p (doors) / $10 adv / $10 dos

Original Mother's - Saved By The Belvedere ...Episode III! featuring performances by JuiceBox and Rory Tyer Band!

Hard Rock Cafe - Joe Taylor and His Full Band will be rockin' the stage with special guests - Frank Lucas on piano, T.D. Clark on electric guitar, Tony Mac on rhythm guitar, Barry Klieber on bass, and Tony Mellon on drums.
11p doors

March 21:

Wire (Berwyn, IL) – check out Kofi Baker and Friends performance featuring Rich Dahl and DD Dierking (of 6DOS / Badge) and Jack Mazzengas Space Time Trio.

Hideout –  a trio of SouthSide’s friends will be sharing the stage – Model Stranger, We Killed The Lion and Rocket Cathedral along with Outer Vibe during this Record Release Extravaganza show.

$10 adv / $12 dos

Underground Lounge – it’s A Cause For PAWS night 1 …come out for a rock show while supporting our furry friends (benefiting various “no kill” shelters around Chicagoland) featuring performances by Trials, Scientist, Testimony and Escapist.

$10

Phyllis' Musical Inn - it's a Trashy Rock n Roll night featuring the following bands rockin' the stage Celtic Bikini, Some Velvet Evening, and The Butterfields.

Reggie's Rock Club - check out this lineup rockin' the stage here The Slackers, On Your Marx, LVDP Sound System and DJ Chuck Wren.
18+ / $15 adv / $18 dos / 8p doors

March 22:

Double Door – it’s Japan Night within the heart of Wicker Park featuring performances by TsuShiMaMiRe, Quorum, The Fin Zarigani$, Bo-Peep and Samurai Dynamites.

7:30p (doors) / $10 adv / $15 dos / $20 VIP

Schubas Tavern – check out this rising band Moon sharing the stage along with The Living Statues and Pool Holograph as part of Schubas 100% off Bands series.

FREE show

March 25:
Empty Bottle - check out Filter Free Rodeo rockin' this stage along with Jollys, The Rashita Joneses, The Gnar Wave Rangers.
$5

March 26 - 29:
Frontier Ranch (20 miles east of Columbus, OH) - it's Hoopla in the Hills! An art and music festival campout featuring live performances by Papadosio, The Werks, EOTO (& friends set each night), Zoogma, Ott., Ghost Owl, Any Colour (a Pink Floyd tribute band) and many, many more.
For tickets, visit http://www.hooplainthehills.com.

March 26:

Steppenwolf Theater – there will be a special performance of this unique yet modern twist to the play Marie Antoinette sponsored by Equality Illinois featuring a pre-show reception of French inspired macaroons and champagne at 6p. Tickets are limited and is expected to sellout.

The Abbey Pub – feel the vibrations with Seabound along with Architect and SouthSide’s friend Peter Propaganda!

$15 adv / $22 dos

Mojoe's (Joliet, IL) - it's Doyle (featuring the legendary ex-Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein with Mushroomhead and DOPE rockin' the stage.

March 27:

Underground Lounge – A Cause For PAWS night 2 …the lineup will feature live performances by Alder Kings, Skull Fogger, Magatha Trysty and Polarizer.

$10

Penny Road Pub (Barrington Hills, IL) – it’s No Clear Way with Kips rockin the stage.

6p (doors) / $8

Debonair Social Club - it's Chicago HeavyFest featuring live performances by TanZen, The Audio Dead and Sun God Ra
18+ / 21+ to drink with ID / $10

Fizz Bar & Grill - check out this band currently on tour (from Northampton, MA) And The Kids in support of their new album "Turn to Each Other" featuring the notable track No Countries, a song expressing the struggles of having band members in different countries and the difficulties it brings yet it holds an even stronger meaning after a recent turn of events for the band.

March 28: Concord Music Hall - Simon Posford presents the new SHPONGLETRON 3.1 with special guest Phuturempimitive and visuals by Zebbler
18+ / doors 8p
For tickets, visit http://www.concordmusichall.com.

March 29:
Red Line Tap - spend a fun Sunday afternoon with SouthSide's friends whitewolfsonicprincess when they perform a rare early show also featuring The Revelettes, stand-up comedy by Elizabeth Gomez, The Darkroom Men (Pat Uber-Critic McDonald and Nick Allen) and Gunnelpumpers!
$5

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

Peter Yorn Returning to Chicago's Double Door

 

Hey, blogspot readers, it was just announced: Pete Yorn is coming to Double Door for a solo acoustic performance. The "You and Me Acoustic" title is a nod to Yorn's 2006 Nightcrawler tour, which found the artist performing solo acoustic at indie record stores in every city his band stopped in, and releasing the performances as a series of live EPs.

Pete Yorn's discography spans across albums, EPs and collaborations; after completing his 2001-2006 LP trilogy consisting of musicforthemorningafter, Day I Forgot, and Nightcrawler, Yorn released Back and Fourth and and Break Up, a collaboration with Scarlett Johannson, in 2009. His most recent self-titled solo album was released in 2010, and since then, Yorn founded the indie rock band The Olms. Pete Yorn's You and Me Acoustic set promises to span his entire career.

Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, August 8th at 10am via Ticketfly.com and DoubleDoor.com. Bookmark the link:

http://www.ticketfly.com/event/651727?utm_medium=api 

 

 

 

 

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

16 Nov 13 - ChillFest 2013

In some of SouthSide's adventures around Chicago's vibrant local scene, she has attended shows at art galleries, museums, a Blockbuster store (yep, that's an absolute fact, blogspot readers) as well as a backyard at someone's house. That's how this reviewer recently spent her Saturday afternoon "running" around the Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood at the annual ChillFest 2013. This festive day featured acoustic music performances by local artists/bands at over 30 unique venues (like Futuregarb, Sugar Fly, Ready Coffee) throughout this vibrant neighborhood during the afternoon with an after party to rock Subterranean in the evening. At any given time, artists such as Todd Kessler, Maryann Michael or Burnside & Hooker were musically entertaining the venue for shoppers and music fans. It was also a good way for people to discover new places to shop locally ...just in time for Small Business Day (happening November 30th). Sadly, blogspot readers, SouthSide couldn't cover all of the musical acts at all of the venues rockin' ChillFest 2013. It's humanly impossible!  However she was able to cover a few sets at the following businesses - Penelope's (1913 W. Division), ReMarked Salon (2143 N. Damen), The Boring Store (1331 N. Milwaukee) and the first floor bar lounge of Subterranean.

SouthSide began her journey around ChillFest at The Boring Store (it's not actually "boring" either) to join the rockabilly, jug band jamboree with Mr. Mayor & the Highballers (http://www.mrmayorandthehighballers.com). Shoppers as well as fans were delightfully entertained by the lively, toe-tappin' Americana folk sound and upbeat rhythms in between browsing what unique, unusual and one-of-a-kind wares this store had for sale. Here at the store, SouthSide found new buttons to add to her growing collection to little knick knacks for holiday stocking stuffing and vintage-like things she could give as gifts. You could even find your Movember taches here too, blogspot readers, at all sizes and different styles! This quintet group of musicians (somehow comfortably jammed inside the storefront window) performed a wonderful rendition of a classic swing tune before ending their set with a rockabilly song and then off on a shopping inside The Boring Store. What's truly unique about this particular local business, blogspot readers, is that all proceeds from your purchase goes towards the endeavors of 826CHI - a nonprofit creative writing lab and tutoring center. SouthSide highly recommends visiting this store whenever in the area as well as rockin' to old time jug music with Mr. Mayor & the Highballers at their next performance. For more information about The Boring Store, visit them at http://www.boringstore.com.

Now it's for the "mad dash CTA" game with SouthSide, blogspot readers with SouthSide! Can this local reviewer wear out her Ventra monthly pass transit card in a single afternoon while covering ChillFest 2013? (Will reveal the answer at the end of this review). After a short but quick bus rides from north Milwaukee to Damn and then Damen to Webster, SouthSide arrived at her next destination - ReMarked Salon to check out Farkus' vocalist Tony Maguire serenading the staff and clientele at this Bucktown "venue". For this reviewer, it was one unique stop just as it was probably a unique experience for everyone inside the salon to hear live acoustic music while getting a cut and/or blow dry.  It was quite evident that Tony played from the heart amongst the downtempo guitar riffs and falsetto vocal tone, blogspot readers. He wanted your ears (besides your heart) to believe the heartfelt emotions composed for the lyrics that were being sung. For example, his rendition of Lindsey Buckingham's Big Love took on a different meaning than when SouthSide first heard the song back in the late 80s. Tony's cover was very haunting as his deep tenor falsetto voice made an emotional plea amongst the laidback sound and you definitely could feel the heartache in his voice too. Then he wonderfully covered the Pearl Jam classic Yellow Ledbetter to which it almost brought a tear to this reviewer's eye ...especially when hitting the high falsetto towards the end of the song. Sadly, blogspot readers, SouthSide wished she could have stayed longer but it was time to visit her next stop on the ChillFest 2013 tour around the neighborhood. In the meantime, visit Tony's full band - Farkus when they rock the stage. Visit Farkus at http://www.farkusmusic.com.

CTA mad dash (on the 50 Damen bus) going southbound towards Division where the edge of Wicker Park was alive with shoppers and music amidst the light rain during the early evening time of ChillFest. SouthSide's next adventure took her the clothing boutique Penelope's where Dawn Xiana Moon was finishing her performance. Despite only catching the final minutes of her beautiful yet haunting set, this reviewer enjoyed how this singer/songwriter combined a delightful mix of (West) acoustic jazz music with hints of Asian prose and flavor (East), blogspot readers. Her ballads expressed tenderness and heartfelt emotions amidst a soulful voice and tone ...very dynamic at times that she popped the lyrics to life. The words made you feel the sentiments penned from the heart and soul. This reviewer recommends checking out Beautiful Flowers Under a Full Moon and Unyielding (Song of Songs) off her new album - Spaces Between which also features songs sung in French and Mandarin Chinese, blogspot readers. For more information, visit Dawn at http://www.DawnXianaMoon.com.

After Dawn's set, it was time for Julie Meckler to perform on "stage" at Penelope's, blogspot readers. It was a scaled down version of her full band that featured trumpet and bass backing this rising local artist on her guitar and vocals. Immediately, this reviewer enjoyed her harmonizing vocals tone ...quite soulful amidst a light contemporary pop sound. If SouthSide had to compare her to another artist, she would have to be Julie Collins due to the way her songs were full of storytelling lyrics and vivid images to which her voice popped to life. Throughout the performance, Julie had a way of making the songs like Shadow Dance seem fun and delightful to hear. With bassist Brett, she slightly twisted David Bowie's Soul Loved within her acoustic alternative style and docile vocal tone. During this rendition, Julie became more expressive sans the guitar in her hands while the trumpet playing low lullaby behind the back rhythm. It was so tender and gentle, blogspot readers. Meanwhile in another song, Julie forcefully demonstrated into making you believe she was a jealous, mean, angry etc woman but not in an angst voice pattern. Instead, she used a rather "calm" voice range that allowed it to convey what type of woman she was to the audience inside Penelope's either shopping or attending her performance. She even vividly had you thinking you're in Mexico with her from the way she painted such images in your brain. Also check out her song, Manhattan that featured some whistling at the intro and few improv lyrics to really lighten the mood of this particular song. Don't worry, blogspot readers, if you missed this special performance during ChillFest 2013. Julie Meckler along with her full band will be rockin' The Hideout on Dec 6th. In the meantime, check out her music at http://www.juliemeckler.com.

Not much of a mad CTA dash for her final stop on her ChillFest tour, blogspot readers. After a quick bite, she head to Subterranean for a rare acoustic performance by local rockers The Lifeline. How rare you might ask? Well, this was the first time in the many years SouthSide has covered their shows around town in which she saw the band in a scaled down version of themselves and still equally rock a packed lounge as if they were a full band on stage. Opening the show with a powerful acoustic rendition of Not For Nothing, the audience immediately felt the power of Ryan's emotional falsetto of pain and heartache in his voice to Rebecca's haunting yet somber rhythmic tone from her violin and everything in between that gave The Lifeline music its dynamic sound. The next song, We've Been Compromised (a new one by the band) was one of many fine examples by this local band incorporating intense power of human emotion into the songwriting process. Some songs tend to vividly highlight the notion of heartache through lost love or pining for love as the pain of loneliness ...and much more. Add the violin rhythms and you have one intense music experience, blogspot readers. Besides performing songs like Push & Pull (off The Lifeline's Reflections of Hope album where you definitely experience the pain of heartache so well), Ghosts (the first song Ryan wrote for The Lifeline that this ghoulish feel from Rebecca's violin combined with Ryan's heartfelt falsetto ...chills down the spine here) and Romeo and Juliet (a darker version of the ill-fated tale of the star-crossed lovers), there were special duet and then solo moments at the middle of this performance. First came a Rebecca-Ryan duet when the pair performed Honesty in which they took the band's moody persona further down to a freezing chill. On one hand, the violin played the song like a sweet lullaby against the somber downtempo guitar riffs thus both highlighting Ryan's strong dynamic voice. Then came Ryan's powerful rendition of Seal's Kissed By A Rose (the love theme from the movie Batman Forever) that literally brought down the house. To be honest, blogspot readers, SouthSide's not a fan of the Seal song. However after hearing Ryan's voice on lyrics while playing the guitar, she enjoyed the ballad more as it was meant to be heard ...full of intense passion and energy. It felt he was singing this song specially written for someone in his life. Now that this reviewer has seen and heard both sides of The Lifeline, she hopes the band schedules more acoustic shows along with their electric side in the near future. For more information about The Lifeline, visit http://www.thelifelinemusic.com.


Until next time, support your local scene,
SouthSide