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Episode II Dual Substance & My Beautiful Disaster The End Tuesday, July 19th 2005   Hey there! I ventured out this past Wednesday to The End to check out two local groups that were opening for Canadian based group, Danko Jones.  Since Danko are not local, screw ‘em.  First, I ran into the opening group, Dual Substance in front of Rock Block Guitars. They have the same habit that I have of gawking through the windows of that place before shows. They are a 3-piece group that was preparing to play their first gig with their new bassist. I let them know that I would be reviewing their set and they showed some interest in an interview at a future date so stay tuned for that. I headed up to The End and met up with the guys from My Beautiful Disaster and conducted an interview with them. Here it is: BASIC INFO: MY BEAUTIFUL DISASTER Shannon Mason - Lead Vocals and Guitars Ty Pritchard - Bass and Backing Vocals Patrick Miller - Guitars and Backing Vocals. Coby Gullen- Drummer and Backing Vocals   INFLUENCES: Led Zeppelin, Cheap Trick, The Rolling Stones, The Black Crows, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Primus 1.   Has My Beautiful Disaster had any label interest? Shannon: Not currently but we are working on our CD and hope to catch some interest when it is completed. 2.   What is the biggest challenge of being a rock band in the country music capitol of the world? Ty: The question really sums up the answer doesn’t it? Patrick: Nashville’s rock scene is overlooked all the time due to the country music industry being so big here. Coby: I have a friend from L.A. that told me that the unsigned groups here blow away anything in the Los Angeles area. 3.   If you could play a show with any band/artist of your choice, who would it be? Coby: Motley Crue Patrick: The Rolling Stones or Stereophonics Shannon: Bon Jovi, They bring in lots of chicks. Ty: ELO 4.   Of all the bands that you’ve played with, which were the coolest and which were the biggest bunches of jackasses you’ve ever come across? All: So far, everyone has been cool. 5.   Are there plans in the works for My Beautiful Disaster to tour outside of Tennessee in the future? Shannon: Once we finish the CD and get a booking agent we plan to play shows in places such as Kansas, Florida and Illinois.  We would like to hit the road for a week at a time due to our schedules. 6.   So far, what has been your favorite local venue to play and why? Shannon: The Warehouse in Clarksville: Great stage and lighting. Patrick: The End: Really good vibe. Coby: Blue Sky Court: Frank, the sound guy is really cool. Ty: 3rd and Lindsley: Great sound & good people 7.   Who are some of your favorite local bands to support? Bombshell Crush, Legion, 100 Watt Opera (great guys), Born Empty, The Wooten Brothers, Stacey Mitchheart of Bourbon Street. NOW ON TO THE SHOW REVIEW!!!! Dual Substance: 9:30 p.m.   Bad Day: These guys opened up their set with a solid number that featured a driving riff and a very tight rhythm section. The singer/guitarist, Brandon, has lots of energy and a screaming vocal reminiscent of Kurt Cobain.  Solid opener.                          Innocent: Borrowing on the momentum of the opener, the band segued into ‘Innocent’, which has a main riff similar to Metallica’s Fuel but has a good alternating tempo throughout the song.  Good scream by Brandon at the end of the song. Sludge: This song left me feeling kind of ….eh. It didn’t have the strength of the first two songs and just kind of sat there. Kind of a power-chord fest. Masses: Featuring nice interplay between the guitar and the rhythm section and excellent soloing, this song could be even better with some background vocals. Lots of potential with this one. Turbulence: Very “classic rock” sounding, formulaic song but it does feature some very good drumming by the drummer, Marshall.  If you’re a fan of old school, heavy rock, this is for you. Far from “Slayer”.   Sad Saint: This song, in my opinion, sums up this group. It’s a cross between 70’s rock and 90’s grunge. Thankfully, they stayed away from the “hairball 80’s” sounds. Even their name evokes images of a bit of the old and a bit of the new combined.  Good song but ends a little too quickly. 7/8: Musically, this was the best song of the set for me. A very dramatic sounding song with haunting guitar riffs.  This is another tune that could use some background vocals. Get By: A simple, but driving rock song with soulful vocals. Not much more to say on this one. Tear It Down: This song seemed to be mostly a vehicle for the live set. With super-quick drumming, it’s a good song to wake a crowd but felt a little frantic for my taste. Metal Tongue: A ballsy, bluesy song with very tight rhythm.  This one benefits from an inventive, chorus effect-laden solo.  Good song to end the set with. My Beautiful Disaster: 10:30 p.m.   My Soul: A perfect opening number to capture the audience’s attention.  This sounds like a modern-day version of I Want You to Want Me by Cheap Trick, equipped with solid, pounding drums and a slide guitar lead.                    When It Blows Up: Not as bombastic as the opener but entertaining, this song is more of a 12-bar blues type rocker. All for Nothing: Singer, Shannon Mason, invokes the audience by passing out sampler CD’s of some of their songs. This song is rather derivative of things that have come before but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Pick Me Up: One of the most original sounding songs by this group, including vocal harmonies and a walking bassline from bassist Ty Pritchard, the crowd responded well to this song. *Rapper’s Delight Interlude: During a quick guitar maintenance break, the bassist and drummer, Coby Gullen, did a quick, impromptu jam of Rapper’s Delight by the Sugar Hill Gang with Gullen pulling double duty on drums and vocals. I must admit, I did not expect to hear this song at a rock show. Mad props for switching it up dogs (okay, that was lame). Better Off (Without Me): This tune seems perfectly suited for either television or film use as a theme or soundtrack song. These guys should seriously shop this song to networks and film studios.  It’s a shoe-in to be purchased. Tied: A song that reminds me a great deal of ‘Turn the Page’ by Bob Segar, ‘Tied’ is a very much in the “power-ballad” arena. It’s got a good blues-tinged solo and a strong chorus but kind of left me hanging.   Here:  A set-closer that really picks up the pace with tons of energy from Mason. This up-tempo rocker has an impressive solo by lead guitarist, Patrick Miller. Strobes start flashing at the end of the song with a great Robin Zander-styled vocal by Mason to end the song. OVERALL IMPRESSIONS: Dual Substance: I have to admit that this group surprised me. I was only mildly impressed with the samples that were available on myspace.com but they truly won me over with their set. I’m a big fan of old school hard rock and I like the modern twist that they put on it. I usually don’t expect much from 3-piece groups but these guys can certainly hold their own. I would recommend that they either add a rhythm guitarist that can sing backup or have the bassist or drummer add to the vocals. Dual Substance should have no problem getting gigs for a long time. For information on Dual Substance, contact: www.myspace.com/dualsubstance My Beautiful Disaster: I haven’t been into the pop-rock style since my younger days but there is a reason for that. Today, pop rock is classified as “EMO” rock. I’m glad there is a separation because today’s “EMO” bands drive me up the wall with the wimpy, whiny vocals that they are generating. It almost seems like not being able to sing is considered talent. Anyway, I’ll jump off of my soapbox and get back to the review now. My Beautiful Disaster is a pop-rock band and that is a good thing. The music is tight and fun to listen to and singer, Shannon Mason actually sings like he was born with a pair. Seeing these guys play really brought back memories of listening to Cheap-Trick and The Sweet when I was a kid. They play music that was around long before the “status-quo” was to hate yourself and want to die. I’m much more attracted to heavier music these days but I can respect what they are doing. They are reminding people that it’s okay to have a good time. For information on My Beautiful Disaster, visit:         www.myspace.com/mybeautifuldisaster Well, that will just about do it (to all of you that have sat through probably the longest show review ever written!). I’ve got more shows to go to, some interviews to conduct, as well as some web pages and CD’s to review. If you are in a group and want me to review your stuff, send it on.  I appreciate everyone that is interested in our local scene.  Please continue to go out and support working live bands!  Message from Uncle Daddy: Remember, only you can prevent a lame local music scene. Until next time, I’m out like Gene Simmons’ hairline Uncle Daddy Longlegs

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