Something I am extremely passionate about is my favorite band, Rustic Overtones. They are a rock band from my home-state, Maine.
I first saw Rustic live when I was a sophomore in high school. They were giving a free show on the patio of a local radio station, WCYY. I didn't become an uber-fan until college, though, when I saw them upwards of 20 times. I was at one of their shows in Boston, at the Paradise Rock Club, in 2002 when they announced they were breaking up. I was actually devastated. In 2007, though, my dreams came true and Rustic re-united and put on several shows in Maine right before I moved to Texas. It was so great to get to see them live a few more times (okay, four times nine days) before heading out west.
In case if the concert tally alone doesn't accurately express my passion about them to you, I'll tell you why I realized they were the perfect subject for this "something I'm passionate about" post. I was struggling with thinking of an appropriate title when I looked up and saw a playlist from one of their shows on my bulletin board, then noticed a signed case for their latest CD on my desk and realized I was wearing my Rustic t-shirt. Yeah, I'd say passionate is putting it mildly.
It's always hard for me to describe exactly why I like Rustic. Sometimes taste just is, y'know? Some things, though, that do stand out about their music are the horn line (they've got two saxophonists and a trombonist; as a former brass player myself, I always love a band with a horn line); the lead singer, Dave Gutter's, voice; and the lyrics in songs like "Hardest Way Possible" and "Iron Boots." They also put on one heck of a show; it's pure entertainment for hours!
If you need more convincing to check them out, let me tell you they are also endorsed by Ken Jenkins. Yes, Ken Jenkins the Jeopardy guy. :)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
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I was going to ask you to share a sample and then realized when I clicked on the band name I would be linked to their myspace. Being able to use social software to promote music, politics, ones business, etc. is great. I dug the music. If I am ever in the east maybe I'll see if they are playing and check them out. Thanks for sharing. Oh,the adventures you must have experienced seeing so many shows within so few days. Gotta love the college days.
Now I'm really curious..I hope I get to hear them some day!
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