K.O.S., Family Dog, Zero Sum, Bootprint, & Appendage
Sunday, August 16 at 8:00 PM
Lineup
Family Dog
The Family Dogg were a British vocal group best known for their harmony vocals. The idea was born when the Anglo-American singers of the Spanish groups, Los Flaps and Diamond Boys, Albert Hammond and Steve Rowland met for the first time at a concert in Madrid in 1964. In 1966 The Family Dogg was formed in England with… The Family Dogg were a British vocal group best known for their harmony vocals. The idea was born when the Anglo-American singers of the Spanish groups, Los Flaps and Diamond Boys, Albert Hammond and Steve Rowland met for the first time at a concert in Madrid in 1964. In 1966 The Family Dogg was formed in England with the participation of the singers Mike Hazlewood and Christine Holmes (Later known under the name Kristine Sparkle). The debut album, A Way of Life was released in 1969, and the title track scored a number 6 hit in the UK Singles Chart Jimmy Page, John Bonham and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, along with Elton John, were guest musicians on this album. In 1970, the group was renamed "Steve Rowland and The Family Dogg". In April 1970, they had a Number 2 hit in the Netherlands with the song "Sympathy", previously recorded by the group Rare Bird in 1969. In 1972, Steve Rowland released a last Family Dogg album, View from Rowland's Head, with guest musicians Chris Spedding on guitar and Ireen Sheer as singer. This album had two pressings, one in the UK and one in the USA. Between the two there are a total of six cover songs that were written by Rodriguez. Five of them were previously recorded on Rodriguez' album Cold Fact. The sixth, 'Advice To Smokey Robinson', was never recorded by Rodriguez himself. Read moreShow less
Z
Zero Sum
Gleaming with a presence that casts all preconceptions aside, Indianapolis-based Xero Sum offer a stirring, driving and determined approach to modern hard rock that’s remarkably captivating. As invigorating as it is entertaining, the fivesome’s sound and vision teems with an unpretentious charisma that’s strikingly mag… Gleaming with a presence that casts all preconceptions aside, Indianapolis-based Xero Sum offer a stirring, driving and determined approach to modern hard rock that’s remarkably captivating. As invigorating as it is entertaining, the fivesome’s sound and vision teems with an unpretentious charisma that’s strikingly magnetic. Something this encouraging deserves its day to shine. Formed in early 2004 by drummer Gabe Senour along with guitarist Trinity Martin and since departed member Joe VanMeter, Xero Sum was soon completed by vocalist KJ Testin and bassist Brian Lewis. Together the group quickly established themselves with a notably explosive live show that garnered a considerable hometown following. Over the last three years the quintet has not only welcomed guitarist Dustin Green into the fold but also set their sights on developing an arsenal of songs with a powerful-yet-far-reaching appeal. This Concrete Heart, Xero Sum’s debut full-length, is the direct result of that aspiration. Highlighted by Testin’s compelling appeal, the twelve-track effort sees her passionately weave stories ripped direct from personal journals. With hardly any sense of self-righteousness, she’s an open book of life’s ups and downs where even moments of tension, doubt and disillusionment always come with an underlying impression of hope. Adding to the feel of every song are Testin’s bandmates who provide swirling and surging sonics to match the lyrical muse. The album’s already produced a breakout single in “Wasted Away”, and with its interplay between vigorously catchy riffage and enticing vocal hooks it’s easy to understand why local new rock alternative station WRZX X103 put Xero Sum into rotation. This Concrete Heart is also a record that’s very much immersed in mood. Intimate details about romantic relationships, personal politics and inner demons are boldly laid out on the table throughout the CD’s dozen cuts. The ache that’s so movingly apparent in “Apology” couldn’t be anymore sincere as the distressed refrains of “I wrote this song for you but you're not listening” tug at the heartstrings in tandem with some great songwriting that scores big in capturing essence. The brooding, rhythmic mid-pace of “For What It’s Worth” is every bit the slow-burning seethe of disrespect while “My Naivety” connects further as weighty, charging guitars propel more confrontational sentiments. The distinct chemistry Xero Sum shares is undeniable and their solid playing skills - especially that of sticksman Senour during “All The While” - even allow them to rework A-HA’s classic “80s pop hit “Take On Me” into a fairly respectable cover that might just get them radio play yet again. But when all is said and done something quickly becomes clear about This Concrete Heart and Xero Sum. There’s more than a glimmer of hope here when it comes to having a bright future. - via MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/xerosum Read moreShow less
Bootprint
Formed in autumn 2008 with the first line up:Johnny(former No Alliance bassist),Nico(former drummer for The Shifters and drummer for Coup De Masse) and Laurent(former singer Coruption 86[1988-2008],former guitarist for No Alliance and bass player for Coup de masse).Bootprint started of with a bang,two months later afte… Formed in autumn 2008 with the first line up:Johnny(former No Alliance bassist),Nico(former drummer for The Shifters and drummer for Coup De Masse) and Laurent(former singer Coruption 86[1988-2008],former guitarist for No Alliance and bass player for Coup de masse).Bootprint started of with a bang,two months later after band formed they went to studio and recorded 8 tracks.The band wanted more of an impact for live shows so they found top guitarist Ben(The Uncivilized and Markland Folks) he joined around February 2009.Bootprints been practicing hard and finally went back to the studio around March to record 5 new songs and cover.And finally with many requests Bootprint has now added some french songs for our belowed patriots. Read moreShow less
Appendage
Venue
DRKMTTR CollectiveEast Nashville
1111 Dickerson Pike, Nashville Map ↗
More shows at DRKMTTR Collective →