The guys of Deaf Rhino rolled out a performance of their new album at Shady Katie’s. On a mini tour of sorts, thee bill for the night included Michael Madar, Call Me Felix (at the time just Jake Falana of Kid Felix), Terrible Friends and Heroes in Error.
Madar, as always, has such a charming and entertaining stage personality. He keeps the crowd amused with jokey commentary and hilarious song selections. A cover of Rodney Carrington’s “In Her Day” and his take on Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “ I Like Big Butts”, for an example. Falana, usually joined by Josh Mayer (Call Me Lemon), sang a few covers as well. “Stay with Me” by Sam Smith was the more notable song of choice. The reach in his voice was impressive, as it appeared perfectly effortless. His …show more content…
Vin Dammann (vocals, rhythm guitar), Dan Tumolo (drums), Rich Ealer (lead guitar, vocals) and Morgan Bartz (bass), make up the local New Jersey alternative band. Constructed from their Eps Beach House, Leaving Rip City and Its Not Your Pain, they delivered a thorough performance. Throughout, Ealer and his guitar were captivating to say the least. Not to say the foursome did not ‘wow’ as a whole, just the imaginativeness was admirable. For instance “Rhythm to Rhythm” from Leaving Rip City, the lead added rock-like melodies in between verses. Of course sound was only part of the show as you could see Ealer really fell into each note he struck from his …show more content…
Adam Schlett (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Bobby Weir (lead guitar, vocals), Tommy Scerbo (bass, vocals) and Jack “Shirtless Savage” Biamonte (drums) owned their hour of the Rhino. They presented their new album, Dirt, Rust and Chaos in its entirety. Catching them for the first time at Connie’s Ric Rac seemed to have just been a taste. “ Hey You” was on of their groovier tracks, making you want to jump up and dance. “Love Don’t Matter To Me” was a bit more romanticized. Their lengthy set list covered everything from the tantalizingly exotic to the sweet and somber. The fluidity of Schlett’s vocals as thee songs changed tempo or atmosphere stuck with you. The energy of thee guys have is hard to miss, especially Biamonte’s shirtless performance. If Deaf Rhino didn’t smolder before the album release, they are certainly ablaze
Madar, as always, has such a charming and entertaining stage personality. He keeps the crowd amused with jokey commentary and hilarious song selections. A cover of Rodney Carrington’s “In Her Day” and his take on Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “ I Like Big Butts”, for an example. Falana, usually joined by Josh Mayer (Call Me Lemon), sang a few covers as well. “Stay with Me” by Sam Smith was the more notable song of choice. The reach in his voice was impressive, as it appeared perfectly effortless. His …show more content…
Vin Dammann (vocals, rhythm guitar), Dan Tumolo (drums), Rich Ealer (lead guitar, vocals) and Morgan Bartz (bass), make up the local New Jersey alternative band. Constructed from their Eps Beach House, Leaving Rip City and Its Not Your Pain, they delivered a thorough performance. Throughout, Ealer and his guitar were captivating to say the least. Not to say the foursome did not ‘wow’ as a whole, just the imaginativeness was admirable. For instance “Rhythm to Rhythm” from Leaving Rip City, the lead added rock-like melodies in between verses. Of course sound was only part of the show as you could see Ealer really fell into each note he struck from his …show more content…
Adam Schlett (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Bobby Weir (lead guitar, vocals), Tommy Scerbo (bass, vocals) and Jack “Shirtless Savage” Biamonte (drums) owned their hour of the Rhino. They presented their new album, Dirt, Rust and Chaos in its entirety. Catching them for the first time at Connie’s Ric Rac seemed to have just been a taste. “ Hey You” was on of their groovier tracks, making you want to jump up and dance. “Love Don’t Matter To Me” was a bit more romanticized. Their lengthy set list covered everything from the tantalizingly exotic to the sweet and somber. The fluidity of Schlett’s vocals as thee songs changed tempo or atmosphere stuck with you. The energy of thee guys have is hard to miss, especially Biamonte’s shirtless performance. If Deaf Rhino didn’t smolder before the album release, they are certainly ablaze