There is no shortage of merriment to be had in this holiday week. Our music scene will light up like an overzealous neighbor’s house on Christmas Eve, with plenty of action all week long.
Look under your tree, where we’ve placed some…
Thursday night was a long time coming.
We’ve got one of those “any night of the week” type of weeks coming up. That is to say, the Valley’s music scene can blow you away on any given night.
That’s a testament to the talent we have all around us. For example, take these…
Artist: Elwood James Band
Album: Forgetting the Sound EP (LISTEN)
Released: Nov. 16, 2015
Genre: Rock ‘n Roll/Blues
Elwood James Band comes to us from nearby Bucks County with “Forgetting the Sound,” a five-track EP that showcases a little bit of everything the band does best.
Whether you’re a fan of blues or rock and roll, there’s something for you here. The opening track – and album’s namesake – kicks things off with crisp harmonies and a British Invasion vibe, which are married together with modern pop rock sensibilities. Another straightforward rocker, the mid-tempo “Soulful Look,” is driven forth by keys and crisp vocal harmonies.
As mentioned, Elwood James Band isn’t afraid to get bluesy on “Forgetting the Sound.” “Riding the Storm” features a rhythm section that slightly resembles Ted Nugent’s “Stranglehold,” while being driven forward by down and dirty guitars and a striking keyboard melody. Album closer “Black Cherry” also features drums and bass that set a bluesy tone, before becoming more progressive with an intense instrumental break about halfway through the tune.
With “Forgetting the Sound,” Elwood James Band has a collection of songs that has the potential to appeal to our Valley’s masses. For sure, these tracks would hold up well alongside SteelStacks’ usual Saturday night lineup.
Track listing:
Forgetting the Sound
Riding the Storm
Alabama
Soulful Look
Black Cherry