A powerhouse showcase of their new songs
For the second time in just a couple of weeks, I was witness to what has become an all too rare scene in Hoboken. People jam-packed into the Whiskey Bar to see good, loud, original music. A couple of hours later this point became more real as a less than exciting display of soft rock covers took the stage.
In a moment of lost control and frustration, I heard my voice escape my head with a booming, “Oh God they’re a fucking cover band?!” This caused the few people left to glare at me angrily. So I took this as my cue to leave and go elsewhere. But I digress…
Before that unfortunate occurrence, I—as well as the many Crewman Number Six fans—would be treated to a hot, sweaty, powerhouse set of rock brilliance in celebration of their new CD release ‘Nice to Meet You’. As they’ve evolved over the years, their progressive metal songs have injected more funk and blues—and seemingly more fun for the band.
Those who play music know that it’s not enough to just make everyone else happy. If the music you make doesn’t move you to do it again or to build on it or to change in some way, you will lose your grip on whatever muse got you there. It’s what keeps the passion fresh and alive. And let’s face it, those of us watching from the stands feed off the vibe of bands who love what they do.
And so, with every bellowed growl and crooned line comes the blistering riffs backed by a concrete foundation. Weaving thru it all is a message and if you’re not careful, you might learn a thing or two. Or you can just set your shuttlecraft on autopilot and have a good time. Either way, you will be happy.
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Crewman Number Six (Website)
Whiskey Bar
