We wrap up our coverage of last week’s monster rock show at the Gin Mill & Grille with this interview from Vegafuse. The band stayed late with us, after the stage was cleared, to chat about a great night of rock.
We also learn a lot about this unique band’s history and their plans for the future, as well as the dangers of power sliding, in this fun chat.
I had the opportunity to go out on the scene three nights in a row this week.
On Thursday, I went to The Original Music Series, as I typically do, to see Quadraplay and Aniqatia.
Friday night afforded me my first-ever trip to Northampton’s Gin Mill and Grille for a night of hard rock with KILLCODE, Autoerotica, and Vegafuse.
Then last night, I went back to Phillipsburg’s Warhouse Collective for a night of indie rock from Handheld, VoirVoir and Sing, Bird of Prey.
Through it all – three distinctly different nights of great music, some hard-working, amazing people people and my own opportunity to connect more deeply with our music scene – I have come away with this thought.
Something is happening in the Lehigh Valley, and it’s big.
Those on the Lehigh Valley’s original music scene have waited years and, in some cases, decades for these days to come. These are days where more opportunities continue to arise for artists of any genre in the region. The folks on the scene are realizing that it will take teamwork and commitment to bring all of our efforts to prominence, and it appears that these people have begun to find each other and team up for the greater good.
We’re talented, we’re dedicated, and our voices are getting louder. We’ve made it this far, so let’s keep it up.
We’re going country on today’s edition of The Quinn Spinn as we welcome special guest and Season 6 contestant on NBC’s The Voice, Audra McLaughlin. Audra joins us to talk about her experience on the show, her anti-bullying efforts, new music and more!
Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
John Scargall – Two Face Factory
Meghan Cary – Sing Louder
Audra McLaughlin – Tennessee Cowboy
Audra McLaughlin – You Lie (Reba McIntire cover)
Michael Meade – I Don’t Mind
Gene P. Kelly – High Life
The Stunt People – Carried Away
The Wayside Shakeup has been a longtime mainstay on the Philly scene. Rob Volansky from the band joins us to talk about their projects, past and present. Also, we have a brief preview of some of the things to come on the scene in the next few months.
Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
John Scargall – Harder They Fall
The Wayside Shakeup – Optimistic
The Wayside Shakeup – Stay Up
Lauren Marsh – Dear Love
Avi Wisnia – Something New
uMan ERA – It’s All About Me
Mo7s – Make a Stand
We feature Good Friends of the Show Factory Fast Records, whose compilation, “Good to Meet You,” is featured in full on today’s show. We also have tracks from other good friends, including Second Player Score, Rofo Audio, and Midnight Mob.
Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
Second Player Score – Anything At All
Rofo Audio – Tell Me Something
Midnight Mob – Swing On
Paul Maged – Images
Mojave Nomads – Solar Flare
Three Left – Stand Up
Missionary Fades – Cold Light of Day
No One Sun – Good to Meet You
The Shambolic – Crawl
The Lovebuzzards – Slaughterhouse
On Friday night, Easton’s Roi and the Secret People premiered the music video for their song, “Hungry,” at Rivals Sports Bar & Restaurant in Easton. The packed room in attendance received the new video well, and were treated to an incredible night of rock and roll from the band, fronted by the charismatic Mike Roi.
The evening also featured an opening spot from Employees Only, a band comprised of instructors from Easton and Allentown School of Rock locations. The teachers proved to be masters at their craft, playing rock standards and extended jams while displaying great skill and chemistry.
Please enjoy some exclusive photos of this great night of live music, courtesy of Lehigh Valley Underground!
Raymond Short from Rofo Audio joins us on an all-new QSLehighValley, sponsored by The Valley Ledger, tomorrow on SoundCloud and iTunes!
Artist: Rofo Audio
Album: Now Broadcasting (LISTEN)
Release Date: Oct. 1, 2015
Genre: Rock
It took Rofo Audio 18 months to complete their debut, “Now Broadcasting,” from start to finish. When it came out last October, the rock world was treated to an album well worth the wait and spoken in a voice that is unique to the band
The ability to make so many different styles play nice on the record is a testament to the chemistry of Rofo Audio, comprised of veteran musicians Raymond Short, Erik Lindermoyer, and Andy Mihalcik. One particular highlight “From the Bottom,” which showcases the band’s songwriting prowess and concludes with a two-minute instrumental jam that features a progressive bass groove reminiscent of Tool, followed by a guitar solo that calls Lynyrd Skynyrd to mind.
Another nice feature on “Now Broadcasting” are the vocal harmonies, performed by all three members of the band at various points. These harmonies are especially crisp on the album’s closer, “Tell Me Something,” which seemingly and seamlessly appears to equally derive its sensibilities from modern blues rock and 50s pop rock.
Rofo Audio is “Now Broadcasting” its members’ collective talents to the world. The album’s eight well-seasoned rock tracks make certain that listeners won’t be tuning out anytime soon.
Extra music was so nice, we’re doing it twice! Enjoy some great tunes from Quinn Spinn artists old and new on today’s show!
Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
Garrett – The Island
Where Fires Are – Kill My Mind
Rauchenstein – Over
Ayoinmotion – Hamburg is for Lovers
Rawboss ft. Jael Johnson – Pieces
Melting Pot (ft. Stacey Dowswell) – Nothin’ I Can Do
Monogroove – You and I
Leo & the Tolstoys – Casablanca
Cloverhill – Get Single
Leaders in the Clubhouse – Trophies
The second time I see you perform at The Originals Music Series, you get a video. That’s a precedent I’m setting now, seeing as Musos was the first to join the club last night.
Here’s a short clip of the band’s performance via FlipCam. Enjoy!
The Originals Music Series kicked off March with an exciting night of rock by featuring local artists Julius (whom you recently heard on The Quinn Spinn) and Musos, who performed at the Series in January. Both artists had some new material to debut to the audience at Chicago Restaurant’s Club Gravity on Thursday night.
Enjoy some exclusive photos below, courtesy of Lehigh Valley Underground! Then, stay tuned later for more from this great night of music.
