Monthly Archives: June 2010

For Those About To Rock: Bad

0
Posted by admin on June 27, 2010 – 5:27 pm
Filed under Uncategorized
Tagged as , , , ,

This month we feature Bad, a very motivated and confident young band in Denver. As much as I love talking to individual musicians, I love talking to bands just as much. We will briefly discuss this band’s experience as a group trying to make an impact. Be sure to check them out and support them as they work to entertain and excite the world!

CMB:  Can you guys talk about your group and what you are up to?

Bad: Well our group consists of members between the ages of 16 and 21. We all come from previous groups so it is fun putting something new together. We are Carter, Aaron, LaRissa, Alex and Seth. We were founded as a big group of people who just don’t seem to fit in. We decided that since the world didn’t seem to have a fit for people like us that the healing power of music would save us. We are Bad! We play Fire! Actually, it is more a dark Rock/Opera sound that we believe is completely new to the world of music. We take pride in our raw theatrics and our combustible sound. We hope to make a big impact on the music scene!

CMB:  What are your musical influences and what keeps your band together?

Bad: Well, our influences are unique to each of us, but when we collaborate it works out. Some of these groups include The Red Hot Chili Peppers, My Chemical Romance, Fallout Boy, etc. But aside from these notable bands, we are also highly influenced by the common man who spends life striving to be more. And, on a separate note, we are driven to help noble causes like Autism Research.

CMB: Very nice! What is your band doing to make a unique mark in Denver?

Bad: Well, we can honestly say that we hand out over 100 CDs every week. Some of us go to live shows almost every night and we help promote other artists we believe in, as well as just to help get a feel for what our music scene is like. We hang up fliers for local shows including Honor the Fallen, Regret Night, and more!

CMB: Well, can you talk about your recordings and why people should listen to them?

Bad: Well, we just put out our full-length album May 12th on iTunes. We are doing a CD release party on May 30th at the Marquis Theatre. We would love to hear what people think of the show.  We focus on every performance to make it highly theatrically charged. If anyone would like to hear our music for free they can at MySpace.com/BandCalledBad.

June Open House and Upcoming Events!

0
Posted by admin on June 27, 2010 – 1:42 pm
Filed under Uncategorized

Band Dynamics would like to thank everybody for coming to the open house yesterday! It was a great turn out and we once again had an awesome time listening to everybody jam! Be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming Band Dynamics events. July 10 is the next big show at The Blue Mood Lounge from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Also we have these same open house events on the last Saturday of every month. The next one is on July 31, 2010! We will see you there! Keep on rockin’!

Film on the Rocks!

0
Posted by admin on June 16, 2010 – 12:01 pm
Filed under Uncategorized
Tagged as , , , , ,

If you were at film on the rocks last night you had the opportunity to see an amazing performance carried out by Voltage! They played an awesome set that achieved the attention and energy of the entire crowd! Band Dynamics would like to thank every person that came yesterday to help support Voltage as well as the members who put this event into action. Videos and pictures from the concert are going to be online very soon so keep checking back! Thanks again!

Be sure to check out the rest of the pictures at the Band Dynamics FaceBook page!

Rockin’ the Summer Arts Market!!

0
Posted by admin on June 13, 2010 – 4:50 pm
Filed under Uncategorized
Tagged as , , , , ,

Band Dynamics was honored to play at The Summer Arts Market and it was a great experience! We had a lot of great musicians, friends, and family come out to support the music. Band Dynamics would like to thank everybody for coming to support the musicians along with all of the staff that helped put on the event! Here are some of the videos from the acoustic showcase and more are to come on the Band Dynamics YouTube! So be sure to check it out!!

Be sure to go to the Band Dynamics YouTube at www.youtube.com/banddynamicsconcerts to check out more Summer Arts Market footage.

Who is Voltage?

0
Posted by admin on June 12, 2010 – 2:53 pm
Filed under Uncategorized
Tagged as , , , , , , ,
Their name and lyrics say it all!   “I’ve got a shock of a million watts, coming at the speed of a million knots!”

Voltage was born out of The Band School which has recently joined forces with Band Dynamics in Littleton Colorado. Not even 13 years old, these three multi-instrumentalists have been working hard crafting their original songs since 2008.  They are the proof in the pudding that today’s kids need and love to make great music.  Voltage could quite possibly be the new ambassadors for Denver’s youngest aspiring musicians.  Prepare to be zapped into submission by the powers of Voltage!

Voltage is playing at Red Rocks!

0
Posted by admin on June 9, 2010 – 7:35 pm
Filed under Uncategorized
Tagged as , , ,

Band Dynamics is excited to announce that Red Rocks has invited Voltage, our youngest band, to play at film on the rocks June 15th. Voltage will be the opening act for Northern Way. We would like to thank Red Rocks for this amazing opportunity and please make sure that you’re there to help support Voltage!

For Those About to Rock!

1
Posted by admin on June 5, 2010 – 12:23 pm
Filed under Uncategorized
Tagged as , , , , , ,

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK

May 5, 2010

After such an amazing response to last month’s column, I have decided to issue another edition of tips this month. For those of you just tuning in, this space of the magazine is dedicated to featuring young musicians in interviews as well as giving
sound, relatable advice. Keep looking here to learn about what the young Rock stars of Colorado are up to!
Last month we talked about the importance of showing up. I put it in context with the life of a young musician. It is not always easy to balance rehearsals, school and a social life. That being said, this month’s advice is pretty straightforward again, but highly important. Here are two simple facts to remember:
1. Playing in a band is like being in a relationship.
2. Agree to talk about the music and not about each other.
Being in a band – Playing music with others is one of the most fun things you can do! It is creative, it is thrilling, and it makes you better on your instrument. But, remember every music project is a relationship. You must relate musically to those around you. You must relate your feelings about the growth of the music to others. That being said, this is perhaps the biggest challenge of being in a band. Many people do not know how to relate their thoughts or feelings to others.
This does not mean you should throw in the towel. Even Metallica, one of the biggest bands in history, released a DVD showing the world how difficult it is for them to relate to one another.  But, when they learned how to come to a compromise and communicate, then great things happened.
It’s all about the music – Some of the best musical relationships I have had were based on this simple fact. Remember, music is fun! It is the reason that you are playing music with someone in the first place. Many people begin to relate their musical opinions and may forget not to take things personally. Here is a great example: The drummer says to the guitarist, “That last part did not sound right to me.” The guitarist who is taking it personally may have heard, “You are a lousy player,” and might think the drummer is therefore a buffoon. But what was really said was that the part could be improved and the enlightened guitarist would simply ask how to play it differently and move on. How easy is that, young Rock stars? You don’t have to light candles or grab a box of tissues. You just have to be clear and have fun.

To see more “For Those About To Rock” articles head to the press section of the website: Band Dynamics Press

Band Dynamics Open House!

0
Posted by admin on June 2, 2010 – 2:30 am
Filed under Uncategorized
Tagged as

The most recent band dynamics open house just passed on Saturday May 29, 2010. We had a full house with over 20 acts that performed! A couple of the videos are up and more are on the way. Enjoy the videos and thank you to everyone who participated as well as filled the house!