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live music & shows calendar THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Pianist Tim Nold Seawalk Hotel, Jax Beach (249- 9981) Open Mic w/Colleen Murphy Trade Winds Lounge, St. Augustine (829-8646) Chuck Nash My Place, Jax (737-5299) Formatta Forrest High School, Jax Col. Bruce Hampton Freebird Live, Jax Beach (246-2473) Kings of Hell Ragtime, Jax Beach (241-7877) Rowka Mellow Mushroom, Jax (997-1955) Chelsea Saddler Seven Bridges, Jax (997-1999) Mariachi Guadalajara Jimadores, Jax (739-5828) Therapy Cecil’s, Jax (744-5132) Cam Caldwell Fionn Maccol’s, Jax Beach (242- 9499) Mr. Natural Whitey’s Fish Camp, Orange Park (269-4198) Boogie Freaks Square One, Jax (306-9004) Steve Plays Too Loud London Bridge, Jax (359- 0001) Gutterboy Roadhouse, Orange Park (264-0611) Out of Hand Mercury Moon, Orange Park (215- 8999) Colton & Friends The Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329) Derek Webb Murray Hill Theatre, Jax (388-7807) LiL’nard TSI, Jax (635-3024) Bigga Rankin Plush, Jax (743-1845) Big Blue Audio Stadium Club, Jax (641-2301) Stu Weaver Coffee Roasters, Jax (260-0810) THURSDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6-8 Tony O A!A Ale Works, St. Augustine (829-2977) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 Keith Urban Veterans Arena, Jax Nate Holley Mellow Mushroom, Jax (997-1955) Mike Sweet & Friends Mi Casa Café, St. Augustine (824-9317) McKenna Country Club Lounge, Macclenny Southern Trouble Rebar, Jax Shawn Lightfoot The Grape, Jax (642-7111) Sounds of the Season Town Center, Jax Bound Spare Time Grille, Jax Beach (246-8099) Bogdog Battle of the Bands Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496) Rev. Billy Wirtz Café Eleven, St. Augustine (460- 9311) 69 Fingers Doozers Pub, Jax Gil Mantera’s Party Dream TSI, Jax (635-3024) Riff Raff Box Seats, Orange Park Deathface Spare Time Grille, Jax Beach 26 december 6-12, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper original music at starlite café Louie LeClaire by Rick gRant rickgrant01@comcast.net The “wild night was calling” when I visited the Starlite Café in 5 Points to check out the Louie LeClaire acoustic trio. Formed 5 years ago by singer/songwriter Louie LeClaire, he is joined by Jonathan Plant on upright bass and Brian Jenkins on drums. The acoustic pop/blues trio presents mostly original music with selected covers showcasing taut-as-wit presentation and Louie’s witty repartee. It’s a hip trip to the magical LeClaireville, featuring Louie’s savvy guitar playing and distinctive voice articulated by Jonathan’s advanced bass playing and Brian’s masterful drumming. Louie began his music career by playing bass 12 years ago, then studying bass at UNF. Now Louie has a full-time job at Nice Music teaching bass and playing out with his own trio. Recently, Louie and some fellow musicians formed Klob, a new band performing modern blues/rock. Clearly, Louie’s trio of experienced musicians are into intelligently conceived original music using various rhythms, modulations, and modes, making it difficult to categorize. Louie said at the gig that they are planning to record an album at Jimmy DeVito’s studio in Crescent Beach. Meanwhile, the trio gigs regularly around town at selected venues to a growing fan base. The success of the Louie LeClaire Trio is based on quality musicianship and Louie’s savvy songwriting talent, complemented by his all-star players. The original songs available on Louie’s MySpace (myspace. com/louieleclaire) give the listener insight into his musical ideas. ‘Who We Will Love’ is a straight-ahead pop song with the refrain “It’s about who we will love.” The song has a Beatles-esque spin, reminding us that sometimes a simple 3-chord song can be effective. Like the Beatles’ ‘All you Need is Love,’ it offers a universal theme and a memorable melody. ‘Blue Skies’ has a catchy, descending bass groove with a shuffle-like rhythm. It’s almost jazzy but comes across as a memorable little ditty. ‘A Better Way’ is an acoustic folk song with Louie’s tasty fingerpicking style accenting the clever lyrics. “Oh that’s life, hold on tight.” ‘Jamie’ comes across with a melancholy Latin mood, conjuring up an image of lonely guy looking out from a hotel room balcony in La Paz, Bolivia, wondering if romance is worth the heartache or makes life truly worth living. Overall this group includes experienced, talented and professional musicians and they write memorable original music, which has attracted a large fan base. It’s the first step towards a run at national recognition, if that’s what they want. But not all professional musicians want fame and fortune, believe it or not.
a visage of rock stardom Luna Halo live at French Quarter by Rick gRant rickgrant01@comcast.net In the realm of modern rock, only a few bands ever break through the tangled matrix of other groups jockeying for position. The chosen few break big by signing with a large corporate record companies or smaller indie labels, building large fan bases, and selling significant numbers of CDs. Whatever path a group takes, the key to success in modern rock lies in the group’s songwriting talent. This rock’n’roll axiom is exemplified by the 4-piece modern rock band, Luna Halo, which I witnessed play live at the French Quarter last Saturday night. Before the band’s set, I had a chance to chat with band founder and frontman, Nathan Barlowe, about the group’s evolution from a Nashville regional band to signing with American Columbia, a record company led by the famed Johnny Cash producer Rick Rubin, a name that can make things happen for this group in the industry. The band just released a selftitled album and plans to release a single called ‘Untouchable’ in January of 2008. Meanwhile, the group is touring nationally and building a loyal fan base. Clearly, the members of Luna Halo did their homework by putting together an impressive rock performance by paying attention to every detail and blowing away their audience with intelligently conceived songs, well balanced (albeit thunderous) sound, and electrifying stage show. They have created their own rock mystique that will take them far into the future. Right now, the group is in its first stages of creating a brand, which includes their rock’n’roll stage clothes and performing style. They look the part, presenting a visual and sound quality that tags them as rock stars before the fact. Whether that moniker comes to fruition, only time will tell. But the gypsy Luna Halo firm of Nathan Barlowe on lead vocals and guitar, Nathan’s younger brother Cary Barlowe on lead guitar and vocals, Aaron Jenkins on bass and Chris Coleman on drums bring new excitement to the modern rock scene. At the French Quarter show, the band had added a keyboard player. More significantly, the group’s music pays homage to past rock traditions while forging new musical territory. Nathan said that the group is radio-friendly, which will pay dividends in the future. Luna Halo’s single ‘Untouchable’ immediately blasts out “HIT” with a hooky lead-in by Cary on lead guitar. It grooves with hard drumbeats and strong leads with a grabber break. It hits the diaphragm with machine-gun guitar chords and heavy single-note runs. The song ends suddenly with the listener begging for more. And, its strong relentless rhythm lingers after the song ends, a true sign that radio listeners will want to hear the song again and again. ‘On My Way’ showcases the band’s intricate vocals. Again, this is an example of the band’s attention to every detail of producing a dynamic performance. Both live and on the group’s CD, I could hear every word of the lyrics, which are cleverly injected into the spectrum of the mix so that the vocals can be heard over and through the heavy orchestration. Another detail that I appreciated was the group’s fast stage turnover from the other band. They had their amps set up behind the previous band to make the changeover go faster. And, the Luna Halo band members pitched in to load off the stage. It was the fastest stage changeover I’ve ever witnessed at that club. The bottom line on Luna Halo: this group can deliver what they promise – hit songs and notable performances. Obviously, the A&R department of American Columbia agrees. Now it’s up to the group’s growing fan base to support them by buying their product and tickets to their shows. It’s a vicious jungle out there, but Luna Halo has the cutting edge power to forge their own path. Ed Cotton 9 th & Main, Jax Dave Massey On the Rocks, Jax Johnny Flood Twisted Sisters, Jax Beach (241- 6453) Inner Demons, Manna Zen Freebird Live, Jax Beach (246-2473) Crystal Bessels Kickback’s, Jax (388-9551) Busted & Confused Sharky’s, Orange Park Sugar Bear West Inn Cantina, Jax (389-1131) Mint Julep The Landing, Jax Johnny Flood Aromas, Jax (928-0515) Madison Fadeout Brewsters Pit, Jax (223-9850) G-Mayn-Frost Yesterdays, Jax (387-0502) Dot Wilder Cultural Center, Ponte Vedra Beach Boogie Freaks Fionn Maccool’s, Jax Beach (242- 9499) Lady Mahogony Ritz Theatre, Jax Lauren Fincham Village Café, Jax (389-3995) Chris Kearnes Ocean 60, Jax Beach (247-0060) Flyin South Michelle’s, Jax Laughing Bones Urban Flats, Ponte Vedra Beach Pandaemonium Bourbon Street, Jax (641-8777) The Druids 9 th & Main, Jax FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7-8 Jody & the Drive Shafts Trade Winds Lounge, St. Augustine (829-9336) Pili Pili Caribbee Key, Neptune Beach (270-8940) BayStreet Ragtime Tavern, Neptune Beach (241- 7877) Dueling Pianos Dick’s Wings/Tinseltown, Jax Debra Rider Seahorse Grille, Ponte Vedra Beach Cupid’s Alley Cap’n Odies, Mayport (241-8848) Wildcard Whitey’s Fish Camp, Orange Park (269- 4198) Mike Hart Trio Mill Top Tavern, St. Augustine (829-2329) Wes Cobb Lynch’s Irish Pub, Jax Beach (249- 5181) Gutterboy Mercury Moon, Orange Park (215- 8999) Roger That Square One, Jax (306-9004) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Aire Traffic w/Dot Wilder The Amphitheatre, St. Augustine Robby Schenck Kickback’s, Jax (388-9551) Bayonet Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496) Wookie J Twisted Sisters, Jax Beach (241-6453) Rick Arcusa Band Brewsters, Jax (223-9850) Bobby Lee Rogers Freebird Live, Jax Beach (246-2473) Deathmetal Fest Brewsters Pit, Jax (223-9850) Strings of Fire Jimadores, Jax (739-5828) The Sweet Low Down Fionn Maccool’s, Jax Beach (242-9499) Fusion Town Center, Jax Dana Salmela GQ’s, Jax eujacksonville.com | december 6-12, 2007 27
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