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West Siiide Update - May 2008 |
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Written by Michelle C.
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
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Spring time is here again. Flowers are blooming, fresh air is flowing, and pale skin is shining radiantly in all it's coming out from the cold glory! Better yet an eruption of musical activity is shaking up towns and countrysides alike. What's happening out West? Hmm...let's see.  Police and Thieves
One band making waves recently is the excellent Police and Thieves from Los Angeles. They have played with the like of Bad Manners, the Untouchables, and the Aggrolites. Their sound is unmistakable, undeniable. If you like a dose of Motown with your reggae this is one group to watch. Three red-hot female vocalist and a band that boasts a top-notch line up of musicians. Just check the credentials of their line up!
- Wally Caro - guitar (the Israelites, Mobtown, Jim Dandy and See Spot)
- Jeff Govan - bass (Mobtown, the Aggrolites and Jim Dandy)
- Alex Vargas - drums (Mobtown, Empire Allstars)
- Joe Bautista - tenor sax (the Dynamics, Boogaloo Assassins, Jim Dandy, Ocean 11)
- Tom Cook - trombone (See Spot, the Debonaires, Boogaloo Assassins, and huge list of ska and reggae acts in L.A.)
- Cassandra Dipieri - vocals (Mobtown and a list of other act outside the scene, has also backed vocals for Laurel Aitken, Leroy Sibbles, and Brenda Holloway)
- Elisha Martinez- vocals (Mobtown and has also backed vocals for Laurel Aitken, Leroy Sibbles, and Brenda Holloway)
- Cynthia Morehouse- vocals (backed vocals for Brenda Holloway)
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 May 2008 )
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Mustard Plug, the Aggrolites, more - the Ottobar (04.19.08) |
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Written by Michelle C.
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 |
 Reggae Hit Baltimore
We were running late to the show, partially my fault for not eating before leaving my house. So I ate at Mrs. J's, which was probably a really good idea. Anyway, we couldn't figure out if the show would sell out or not because there were five bands on the bill. I figured the Aggrolites and Mustard Plug would do fine on a Saturday night, but I think the lineup was too wonky that some people flaked on coming out. It's weird how people get picky with lineups. It's like if their favorite band is playing with all these bands that they don't really like or know, then they won't go. Granted there were a lot of people there, more than usual shows I've seen at the Ottobar, but I've also seen the place packed silly. It's really all in the lineup and I think five bands is too much, but I digress.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 April 2008 )
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The Aggrolites, more - Sullivan Hall (04.16.08) |
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Written by Michelle C.
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 |
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the Aggrolites, Reegal Beegal, Rudie Crew, Halfway Crooks - Sullivan Hall, New York, NY (04.16.08) Since my world got flipped upside down a year ago, I've made it a point to not just sit around and let life pass me by. So, 4pm on Wednesday while I sat at my desk fixing graphics, I decided to hop the soonest bus to NYC to catch the Aggrolites. No change of clothes, no plans for anything, my only plan was to get up there to see the Aggrolites. The bus didn't leave until 5:30pm, so I wouldn't get up there until 10pm and I was fine with that as long as I wasn't going to miss their set. I admit, I was partially motivated on going because my best friend decided to go and that made me a little jealous. It was also his first time really getting to see them, so I kind of wanted to be there for that. You know, it's one of those best friends things you do - like going to his wedding and house warming party, you have to be there for his first Aggrolites show.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 April 2008 )
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