7 bands for $7. This Satuday, Aug. 4th, that’s what you’ll get at 3rd & Lindsley. Seven local acts have joined forces to benefit Patrick Webber in his pursuit to buy a new leg, which pretty much costs an arm ($8-10,000).
Patrick is knee-deep in the local scene as a promoter with Black Flag Militia and as a graphic designer. He is half of the Only 50 t-shirt company that was featured in All The Rage earlier this year. You can usually find him on his laptop at Christopher Pizza creating flyers for local music. All in all, he’s a great friend to many, and he needs our help to raise some dough.
The evening will offer several diverse acts and special guests. No matter what your preferred genre of music is, you will be satisfied by the variety. I’ve managed to see a few of them live and befriend them on Myspace, so here’s a preview of your chance to see seven of Nashville’s up-and-comers at one place for one low price.
THE TRIGGER CODE
As my own personal “it” band of the moment, The Trigger Code is pure rock ‘n’ roll adrenalin with everyman roots. From raucous songs like “Come On, Let’s Do It! OK!” and “Red Lights” to the booming “Anybody ‘Round Here Heard A Thing About Love” and “Black Carnation,” this band fronted by Taylor Sorensen is a force to be reckoned with. I urge you to read my full review here and bring an emergency kit with flashlights and canned foods. They’re gonna bring the house down.
MEAN TAMBORINES
Crazy. I wouldn’t put it past these guys to have a water balloon fight on stage and then ask you to hold their soaked shirts afterwards. You may even want to join them in the horseplay. I did when I saw them at Exit/In for a Rock The Block Tuesday. You know those guys who danced on stage with the Mighty Might Bosstones and Arrested Development? The Mean Tambourines have Brandon. When not singing along, he played a minivan seat’s armrest as guitar and tumbled around the floor like a Brooklyn break-dancer. He’s simply the physical incarnation of the energy in their music. If you follow The Features, Hot Hot Heat, Phantom Planet or The Walkmen, you’ll dig them.
BRENN
Being the Radiohead-fiend that I am, I am generally weary when a band’s profile lists Radiohead in the influences section because they are a not easily imitated. Well, folks, Brenn is the closest thing I’ve heard thus far. They’ve got the lyrics, the music, the experimentation and the atmosphere to legitimately name check more of my UK favorites: Coldplay, Muse, U2 and The Police. To say the least, I am very eager to see this band.
TYLER AND KYLE
Tyler Cain and Kyle Whalum write songs reminiscent of Sunday drives, park strolls and drinking bottled beer on a friend’s back porch. The four tracks on their profile are authentic slices of life about relationships, strangers, and this journey that is life. Influenced by The Beatles, Sly and The Family Stone, G-Love and Motown, the duo are not afraid to add a little funk. And who doesn’t like a little shoulder-swaying funk?
TOMMY AND THE WHALE
“Crooked Blue” begins. I’m hearing an accordion … some klezmer tapping … and Ben Kweller, wait! Yeah, it’s the right profile. On to the ivory-tickled “Watertowers,” which reminds me Guster … further listening reveals a rounded collection that any indie brat or designer coffee connoisseur could appreciate.
THE LONELY HEARTS
The Lonely Hearts had me at hello, or rather at “Heartbreaker”. I can’t remember how I found them (probably a friend request), but I do remember being in Grimey’s, seeing Paper Tapes on the shelf, thinking “I think I liked them,” and buying the album … so I’m glad they didn’t blend easily into my 900+ friends. Will Holland and crew compose catchy, knee-slap-worthy and tender laments comparable to The Old 97’s, pre-rehab Wilco, and Ryan Adams. After seeing them at the WRLT Lightning 100 live broadcast, I felt the need to give them a hug, but I offered a handshake instead. The guys are very approachable and friendly, so be sure to say hello.
GONE CITY
If Henry Rollins and Craig Nicholls had a love child, his name would be Mike Flynn and he would front a band called Gone City. Complete with Paul Brantley’s shredding, Jesse Palmer’s speedy thumping and Billy Gemmill’s kit banging, you may want to do pre-workout stretches before they begin or you’ll risk pulling a hammy. As they play, you’ll look upward to see you rock fists in salute. It’s a reaction, albeit a subconscious one, that you will succumb to and accept. They deserve it. They rock.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Hey, this is Nashville. Anybody could show up. Hahaha.