OT - 5 groups that you would recommend to a friend

by **S2M** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:13 am

I was thinking...Thee have been numerous threads that intended on introducing a band, or a song....we've all posted youtube clips of favorite performances....etc.

But if you had to suggest FIVE, and only five performers, or bands that you would hope people would follow through and check out, what would they be, and here's the catch....you have to explain why you are suggesting them.....and what exactly makes them mention-worthy.

Hopefully people contribute.....I know a few who will. I'm going to defer my list til a bit later. Enjoy!

by **jrnyman28** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:53 am

Colin James I can't mention him enough. With every release he alters his sound a little. He has played everything from Blues Rock, to traditional blues, New Swing (like Brian Setzer), traditional R&B vibe, you name it. And stellar guitar work throughout.

Henry Lee Summer Written off as a one-hit wonder in the late 80's with "I Wish I Had A Girl" but listen to some of his later work. This is the kind of music I dig the most, that barroom boogie-woogie R&B 12 bar blues kind of music. Basically just straight-ahead rock. And he has some really good 'story-telling' lyrics.

Tony Harnell From his work with TNT spanning 80's metal to 00's modern melodic metal to other projects such as Starbeaker and Westworld, a phenominal vocalist!

I really struggle with lists. I am not the type to be able to give 'top 10 horror flicks' or 'top 10 favorite albums' or anything. There are other artists that truly desreve recognition for their talents such as those we discuss here like JSS (Red List and Beautiful Mess are INCREDIBLE) and Kevin Chalfant. But when it comes to saying 'You gotta check this out' it always hits me in the moment but not when I am trying to think about it. Maybe I will come back and add 2 more later....

by **ProgRocker53** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:08 am

My only group I recommend to all (the other four on this list would vary according to audience or person):

Porcupine Tree. They have a truly original vibe and sound, that has been present through their transformation from an experimental electronica band, through their modern incarnation as a prog/alternative band. Very skilled musicians all, the songs and concepts they present are interesting and this band has yet to get old to me. Throw Tool, Coldplay, Muse, Radiohead, Dream Theater, Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam, Marillion, Journey circa 1975, Pink Floyd, and the Killers into a blender.... and you get Porcupine Tree.

by **brywool** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:19 am

TONIC
Bleu
JellyFish
Dan Reed Network
SilverTide

by **Gin and Tonic Sky** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:45 am

Heres my five:

1. Tyketto/ Vaughn. Every melodic rock fan needs to sit down and listen to Vaughns work in its entirety. Brilliance. Currently Im loving Solidiers and Sailors on Riverside

2. Marion Raven- Thank god this woman wasnt around when I was a teenager. I would have never gotten out of the shower.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQsBy9x6 ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yus3I7pC ... =1&index=6

3. Alice Cooper . Someting for everybody. Never too late to check this guy out. Melodic rock fans ought to get "The last Temptation- Jack Blades collaborates alot on it. One of my favorite cuts from that album
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zynkGg88 ... re=related

4. The Answer- Had time to kill on an overnight business trip to Dublin two years ago. Walked in to Temple Bar music centre to see this band called the answer. ONe song into it I was a convert. Thought I was watching a young robert plant. Amen for retro rocker who know the old sound is the best....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9etHRVJ4 ... re=related

5. Saint of the Underground = As a Coop fan I like Keri Kelli. also liked Ratt and Warrant so

by **jrnyman28** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:47 am

brywool wrote:TONIC
Bleu
JellyFish
Dan Reed Network
SilverTide

I almost put Dan Reed on my list as well!

by **jrnyman28** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:48 am

brywool wrote:TONIC
Bleu
JellyFish
Dan Reed Network
SilverTide

You missed the "Why" part of the post though...

by **Arkansas** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:54 am

Gin and Tonic Sky wrote:4. The Answer- Had time to kill on an overnight business trip to Dublin two years ago. Walked in to Temple Bar music centre to see this band called the answer. ONe song into it I was a convert. Thought I was watching a young robert plant. Amen for retro rocker who know the old sound is the best....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9etHRVJ4 ... re=related

Wow. What a great sound...got a real hot webby feel to it. I think you're right about the Robert Plant thing...maybe Lou Gramm too. Interesting. This could be what Zep would have sounded like if they were an 80s band.

later~

by **S2M** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:21 am

I just spent a fucking half hour writing out a list...and when I hit submit - it brought me back to the sign-in screen and everything was lost... :evil:

WTF!

The list WAS....

Enchant
Harem Scarem
Danger Danger

by **Behshad** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:32 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:I just spent a fucking half hour writing out a list...and when I hit submit - it brought me back to the sign-in screen and everything was lost...

WTF!

The list WAS....

Enchant
Harem Scarem
Danger Danger

It took you a fucking half our to type THREE band names, Stevew2 Jr !? :lol:

by **Ehwmatt** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:35 am

ProgRocker53 wrote:My only group I recommend to all (the other four on this list would vary according to audience or person):

Porcupine Tree. They have a truly original vibe and sound, that has been present through their transformation from an experimental electronica band, through their modern incarnation as a prog/alternative band. Very skilled musicians all, the songs and concepts they present are interesting and this band has yet to get old to me. Throw Tool, Coldplay, Muse, Radiohead, Dream Theater, Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam, Marillion, Journey circa 1975, Pink Floyd, and the Killers into a blender.... and you get Porcupine Tree.

PT is great

by **Abitaman** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:35 am

Journey-Greatest axeman alive (Neal), greatest singer alive (Perry), plus other great singers (Augeri,JSS,Chalfant,Rolie,Arnel), great writing, songs that moved a generation (Don't Stop...,Separate ways, Open Arms)
Styx-Two great vocalists (DDY,Shaw), wide range of music styles (Rock-Midnight Ride, Ballads-Babe, New wave-Mr. Roboto), great songwriting, Great keyboardist (DDY and Gowan)
Rush-Greatest Drummer ever (Part), 2nd best guitarist (Lifeson), and Geddy the man on everything else. Some great cds.
Foreigner Lou gramm one of rocks best frontman and vocalist. another group that has songs of a generation.
REO Speedwagon-Rock with a soft almost country twist.

by **sniper16** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:36 am

1 MR Reality - excellent songs , great production, supurb harmonies
one of my all time fav unknown cds very acoustic styled, but not all mellow.
if journey decides to do an eagles record i think it would sound like this
similar to shaw blades influences
2 riverdogs 2 very good cds and an excellent acoustic live promo.
great riffs from vivian campbell rob lamothe has a great voice
his solo stuff is good also but moody
3 heavens edge- if these guys put out the 2 cds that they did 5 years earlier
they would have been as big as firehouse\cinderella
sounds like journey if the were a hair era band
4 great white anything from them ESp once bitten
great blues based rock music
never seen them put on a bad live show
5 naked beggars - ex cinderella jeff and eric
eric wife sings great voice east to look at
similar to cinderella but leaning more to the stones early black crowes
great riffs

by **NealIsGod** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:36 am

Aldo Nova
Kingdom Come
Zebra
Shy (Sunset & Vine CD)

by **Rick** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:42 am

NealIsGod wrote:Aldo Nova
Kingdom Come
Zebra
Shy (Sunset & Vine CD)

No Kix? I thought I'd see them in this list.

by **conversationpc** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:43 am

Rick wrote:
NealIsGod wrote:Aldo Nova
Kingdom Come
Zebra
Shy (Sunset & Vine CD)

No Kix? I thought I'd see them in this list.

Kix? I can't take a band seriously that is named after a cereal.

by **S2M** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:46 am

Enchant - Hailing from Concord, Ca, Enchant has quite the local(Ca) following. With Ted Leonard on Vocals, and Doug Ott on guitar, they've managed to carve out quite the little niche for themselves in progressive circles....Ted's voice reminds me of a young Steve Walsh. Doug playing is very etheral and seasoned.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw_2xqwYKsc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnOqR7uR_Ds&feature=related

And here's one where Doug's playing shines.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUFxMYwqLQ0&feature=related

Official page: http://www.myspace.com/enchantband

Harem Scarem - What can I say about HS? This band is quite melodic, reaching down deep for that catchy hook, delivered awesomely by Harry Hess, and Pete Lesperence. Harry's vocals are spot on for this type music, while Pete's playing is a great compliment to Harry's voice....I like the whole package this band presents...They started off well with their first 2 releases: Self-titled, and Mood Swings....got experimental with the next few. Then came back with a vengeance with Weight of the World, Human Nature, and Overload.

Official Site: http://www.haremscarem.net/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE2uyWoGGjE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlTHt0C_nxE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGGjaDOEeJQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOsROOaQcfU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXXFZWx6FxQ

Danger Danger - 1991-1993. Ted Poley and Co. Doesn't get any better than this folks. Nothing earthshattering. Just straight party music, with sexual innuendo. :lol:

Favorite Albums: Self-titled, Screw It!, and Cockroach

Official Site: http://www.dangerdanger.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czWvnYIot6k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6J4qMSd4w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNrSs4ahcAc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W5MbZghOGA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7KS58DC2E4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7KS58DC2E4&feature=related

If you end up visiting the official website, check out 'Cockroach'...My favorite. [/url]

by **brywool** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:46 am

sniper16 wrote:1 MR Reality - excellent songs , great production, supurb harmonies
one of my all time fav unknown cds very acoustic styled, but not all mellow.
if journey decides to do an eagles record i think it would sound like this
similar to shaw blades influences

MR REALITY!! ??????

HOLY CRAP! I thought I was the only person on Earth who owned that CD. I LOVE that disc. Check out Highway 9's CD "What in Samhill". It's the Mr. Reality guys with a not so acoustic feel. Not as good, but still a good album.

by **jrnyman28** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:47 am

Behshad wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:I just spent a fucking half hour writing out a list...and when I hit submit - it brought me back to the sign-in screen and everything was lost...

WTF!

The list WAS....

Enchant
Harem Scarem
Danger Danger

It took you a fucking half our to type THREE band names, Stevew2 Jr !?

by **Rick** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:48 am

conversationpc wrote:
Rick wrote:
NealIsGod wrote:Aldo Nova
Kingdom Come
Zebra
Shy (Sunset & Vine CD)

No Kix? I thought I'd see them in this list.

Kix? I can't take a band seriously that is named after a cereal.

by **Duncan** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:39 am

Ambrosia
Boz Scaggs
Stephen Bishop
America
Robbie Dupree

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Now playing: Robert Byrne - Blame It On The Night

by **S2M** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:12 am

Wig Wam - Norwegian brothers that know how to rock. Wig Wam is an amalgam of Glam/Melodic Rock/AOR. I like the playfulness of there music. Great Hooks. Just good time rock n roll.

Official Site: http://www.myspace.com/wigwamania

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9uV4M9lL1w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpRfC15gYSo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pEby3So2c&feature=related

Chantal Kreviazuk - Her voice is awesome. And her song-writing skills are second to none. She writes for many artists: Avril Lavigne, David Cook, Marion Raven, and Kelly Clarkson. But she saves the best songs for herself... :lol:

Official Site: http://www.myspace.com/chantalkreviazuk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jX7i0MG0uk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF-3TUcva9M&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTtfTWas3Jw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlRo6OTSC8U&feature=related

by **stevew2** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:23 am

Behshad wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:I just spent a fucking half hour writing out a list...and when I hit submit - it brought me back to the sign-in screen and everything was lost...

WTF!

The list WAS....

Enchant
Harem Scarem
Danger Danger

It took you a fucking half our to type THREE band names, Stevew2 Jr !?

you little arab prick, Im smart enough to know that if you type something in and your login times out ,all you have to do is log in again and hit the back button 2 times and submit again,you dont know that??? You must be a retard

by **stevew2** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:25 am

brywool wrote:
sniper16 wrote:1 MR Reality - excellent songs , great production, supurb harmonies
one of my all time fav unknown cds very acoustic styled, but not all mellow.
if journey decides to do an eagles record i think it would sound like this
similar to shaw blades influences

MR REALITY!! ??????

HOLY CRAP! I thought I was the only person on Earth who owned that CD. I LOVE that disc. Check out Highway 9's CD "What in Samhill". It's the Mr. Reality guys with a not so acoustic feel. Not as good, but still a good album.

no there is just two peple on earth that own that CD

by **S2M** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:39 am

stevew2 wrote:
Behshad wrote:
StocktontoMalone wrote:I just spent a fucking half hour writing out a list...and when I hit submit - it brought me back to the sign-in screen and everything was lost...

WTF!

The list WAS....

Enchant
Harem Scarem
Danger Danger

It took you a fucking half our to type THREE band names, Stevew2 Jr !?
you little arab prick, Im smart enough to know that if you type something in and your login times out ,all you have to do is log in again and hit the back button 2 times and submit again,you dont know that??? You must be a retard

Wacky stuff...Wacky, wacky stuff....I...I...did not know that.....

by **Deb** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:56 am

jrnyman28 wrote:Colin James I can't mention him enough. With every release he alters his sound a little. He has played everything from Blues Rock, to traditional blues, New Swing (like Brian Setzer), traditional R&B vibe, you name it. And stellar guitar work throughout.

Henry Lee Summer Written off as a one-hit wonder in the late 80's with "I Wish I Had A Girl" but listen to some of his later work. This is the kind of music I dig the most, that barroom boogie-woogie R&B 12 bar blues kind of music. Basically just straight-ahead rock. And he has some really good 'story-telling' lyrics.

Tony Harnell From his work with TNT spanning 80's metal to 00's modern melodic metal to other projects such as Starbeaker and Westworld, a phenominal vocalist!

I really struggle with lists. I am not the type to be able to give 'top 10 horror flicks' or 'top 10 favorite albums' or anything. There are other artists that truly desreve recognition for their talents such as those we discuss here like JSS (Red List and Beautiful Mess are INCREDIBLE) and Kevin Chalfant. But when it comes to saying 'You gotta check this out' it always hits me in the moment but not when I am trying to think about it. Maybe I will come back and add 2 more later....

Great list, Dave. Always liked Colin James stuff. And very cool to see Henry Lee Summer on there, LOL I think me and Larry are the only ones who've ever mentioned him. :lol:

Crazy bugger, but I totally dug his voice and music......loved I Wish I Had A Girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rezwyQvigWs and Darlin Danielle Don't. Kinda had that cool smokey rasp that EM has. Going to have to have a listen of some of his later work. Not sure if I've ever heard anything from Tony Harnell before.

by **Deb** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:08 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:Chantal Kreviazuk - Her voice is awesome. And her song-writing skills are second to none. She writes for many artists: Avril Lavigne, David Cook, Marion Raven, and Kelly Clarkson. But she saves the best songs for herself...

Official Site: http://www.myspace.com/chantalkreviazuk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jX7i0MG0uk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF-3TUcva9M&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTtfTWas3Jw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlRo6OTSC8U&feature=related

Her husband Raine has a great voice too. One of my favorites.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ8jCZQUWGw

by **Pstburp** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:34 pm

Lana Lane
Dr Sin
Vision Divine
Allen Lande
Aquaria

by **jrnyman28** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:10 pm

Needed to add Missy Higgins to the list. Love her smooth, warm voice. And you can still hear her Austrailian accent.

by **jrnyman28** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 5:18 pm

Deb wrote:Great list, Dave. Always liked Colin James stuff. And very cool to see Henry Lee Summer on there, LOL I think me and Larry are the only ones who've ever mentioned him. Crazy bugger, but I totally dug his voice and music......loved I Wish I Had A Girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rezwyQvigWs and Darlin Danielle Don't. Kinda had that cool smokey rasp that EM has. Going to have to have a listen of some of his later work. Not sure if I've ever heard anything from Tony Harnell before.

HLS has run into some trouble lately with a DUI. And he hasn't recorded anything for a while. But he plays almost every night of the week in his hometown and plays a huge New Year's Eve show every year. I wish I could head out to Indiana sometime just to check him out. I LOVE "Danielle Don't" as well as "Hands On The Radio" and all of the debut really. His 2nd CD was okay, but a little more "pop" sopunding". His 3rd "Way Past Midnight" is good but I really like his 4th one "Slamdunk". (or maybe I have those backwards, I'm tired). Next came "Smoke & Mirrors" which changes the sound a little. I think he recorded this one himself at home. Finally he has "Big Drum" which was done with one of the bands he performs with in Indiana. A very different sound. The first time I listened to that CD it did nothing for me. But I pulled it out later and I just sorta "got it".

MR

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