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Mike Mountain at Gallery X
with Cuban Rebel Girls and Picniclunch
Gallery X
169 William St
New Bedford, MA
Motif Magazine reviews the DVD Release Show for The Final Obsession
What’s the perfect way for a film to ring in its glorious transition to DVD? With live music, of course! That’s what was on tap at The Parlour on North Main in Providence last Saturday. Local musician and comedy whiz Adam Theroux (who you might know as Hank Sinatra Jr. ) recently directed a thrilling suspense film called The Final Obsession and a bunch of The Creative Capital’s finest gathered to celebrate the film’s DVD release. Singer-songwriter Dan White (who also acted in the film), indie fuzz fiends Six Star General, Theroux’s revival of his music project Bi Anal Ham Sandwich and hair metal maniacs Teazer put on a rocking array of riffs and laughs. As the saying goes, if you weren’t here then you weren’t anywhere.
Igniting the festivities with an acoustic guitar and keyboard, Theroux as Bi Anal Ham Sandwich took the stage with heavy doses of hilarity. Spelled wrong but on point, “Hyroglyphics” had Theroux singing about creating drawings of himself in his own image and how cool they’d be. An homage to an essential appliance, “Extension Cord” gave a long neglected outlet some love. Rick-rolling the crowd with a keyboard rendition of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” as a whistling take on No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak” had everyone chuckling. He ending his performance with a request from the crowd, “Girl With Pink Eyes.”
With an elegant backwoods style, Dan White went up with an acoustic of his own for a soothing array of tunes. White has a booming and soulful voice that comes straight from the heart; it took over the room and it grabbed everyone’s undivided attention. A mix of songs telling stories of evading outlaws, heartbreak and self-doubt made for a magnificent set. It was really good to see White back playing again after a little hiatus. Make sure to catch him next time he plays in your neighborhood.
Straight out of Warren is a band very much loved by a certain columnist who writes for Motif — Six Star General got highly amplified. Old school punk in the vein of Husker Du and Built To Spill resonated throughout The Parlour with thunderous authority. The trio of Mark “Slick” MacDougall on bass, Kyle Jackson on guitar and Daniel Ulmschneider on drums kicked total musical ass. Slick’s bass has that raw, fuzzy tone you have to fall in love with. Jackson nailed the solos on his red hot rod fashioned guitar with precision. Ulmschneider proved he’s one of the most underrated drummers in The Ocean State by how powerful he is with his sticks. Six Star General should be putting out something new in the near future; keep track of MacDougall’s label 75orLess Records at 75orLess.com
Finishing the night off was a band that’s always a treat to see live. One of the best metal bands in Rhode Island, Teazer have a distinct habit of bringing the house down and on Saturday, they brought an epic amount of scorching guitar riffs and sheer, unadulterated intensity. There are few quartets as talented as Ray Manzera on guitar, Bobbi Deluca on bass, Bobbi’s brother Scotti “The Hammer” Deluca on drums and frontman Denny Palmari. These guys always bring the goods on stage, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden fans take notice. You’re guaranteed to have a good time when Teazer is playing, so go out and see them live to get rocked.
Overall, a very fun night. Fantastic music all around and for something equally fantastic, get a DVD copy of The Final Obsession. It features a few local celebrities showing their acting chops and it’s bound to send chills up your spine. Also, head over to The Parlour if you haven’t yet. They have something happening every night, and they have all the whiskey and beer you can ask for along with some fantastic food.
Order Your Copy Of The Final Obsession Here: http://thefinalobsession.weebly.com
The Parlour’s Website: http://theparlourri.com
Bi Anal Ham Sandwich On Last.Fm: http://www.last.fm/music/Bi+Anal+Ham+Sandwich
Six Star General’s Website: http://sixstargeneral.com
Teazer on BandCamp: https://teazerrocksyourfaceri.bandcamp.com
Mark Cutler and the Men of Great Courage at 133 Club
133 Club
Warren Ave
East Providence, RI
9pm
The Final Obsession DVD
75OL-228 Adam Theroux’s The Final Obsession DVD
$10.00 S&H Included
DVD includes the original film and over an hour of outtakes.
The Final Obsession, an Adam Theroux film starring Wensday Greenbaum, Dan White, Alexander Platt, Rev Al Mighty, Brandon Ward, Joseph Petrucci, Katie Roach, Brittany Boudreau, Randy Bush, Meg Perry and more….
When Rebecca’s life begins to mirror her art as a made-for-tv actress, she comes face to face with betrayal, violence, and the one who loves her most of all. Will the queen of the small screen be able to survive her biggest fan’s affections, or will this be The Final Obsession?
“The only thing I craved was for the film to be longer.” – Watch This Space Magazine
“Theroux’s got some moments that will get under your skin, and into your head.” – Sonic Cinema
“The Final Obsession is a clever, fun, genre-hybrid.” – The Film Philosopher
The Final Obsession DVD Release at The Parlour
with Dan White, Lame Genie, Six Star General, and Teazer
The Parlour
No Main Street
Providence, RI
9pm
$5
Matt Fraza Band at The Contemporary Theater Company
with Jared Paul, Improvisational Duo, Bait and Switch
The Contemporary Theater Company
327 Main Street
South Kingstown, RI
7pm
http://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com/
Jets Can’t Land at Firehouse 13
with The Goddamn Draculas, Rumble Party, and Tony Jones & The Cretin 3
Firehouse 13
Central St
Providence RI
8pm
$10
All Ages
Sick Pills at Pour Farm
with Mike & Seamus and Nick Sundman
Pour Farm
New Bedford, Mass
9pm
Jaguar Hands – Self Titled
75OL-226 Jaguar Hands – Self Titled
$8.00 S&H Included
Digital download is available here
Track Listing
1. Venom 03:15
2. St. Peter 03:18
3. Water to the Dead 02:53
4. Destitution 01:56
5. Cataclysm 04:39
6. Whiskey 02:48
7. Soft Metal 05:04
The debut release by Jaguar Hands is seven jagged-edged songs with roots in punk and shoegaze, played as fast as possible (with the exception of the somber, ethereal “Soft Metal”) and fronted by twin Fender Jaguars for that extra-jangly sound. These songs, written over the course of a year, have found common ground somewhere in between Sonic Youth and The Smiths, best played at loud volume while generally upset and even better when intoxicated. The theme is disaster, disappointment, and overall disillusionment. Enjoy.
Fusion Fest 2015 at Burr’s Hill Park
Free all day fundraiser featuring a crapload of bands from the 75orLess music label –
local beer breweries, kids activities…..grassy fields and hills….fresh air!
featuring performances by….
Bob Kendall Band
Medicine Ball
Jets Can’t Land
Six Star General
Matt Fraza Band
Swampbirds
Deadlands
The Lincoln Tunnel
Ringwald
Jacob Haller
Jeff the Postman with Prescott Cronin
Burr’s Hill Park (across from the Warren Beach)
600 Water Street
Warren RI 02885
