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What a night it was… there were laughs, cries, drinks, WINGS!, and of course quality rock and roll music. Heres a little run down of the evening from outta my head

we kicked things of at 7:48 and half sharp and played what i thought was a pretty good set. I suppose Common Place’s set is better left to comments seeing as i am generally way to hard on us. Our new tunes got a positive reaction which was a really huge confidence boost going into recording season and all.

Next up were two of my favorite Virginia rock bands in a combination that can only be called , The Johnson Push Experience … or the Johnson Five… or Push Johnson Alive! Ok you get the point. Davie was supposed to play with his band Maya but it didn’t quite work out this time. So the guys from PUSH (who just happened to be on their way up to good ole nyc) joined Dave for this one and i have to say it worked really well. They all seemed a natural fit together and had good chemistry (and harmonies). Big props go out to Brian from Push who showed alot of versatility in changing up his guitar sound. instead of the usual sonic bombast and behind the back flashy goodness im used to seeing he was very subtle in his lead work this time and it really fit Dave’s songs well. As for Mr. Dave Johnson, what even needs to be said? The man has the most incredible voice I’ve ever heard! I’d place a serious bet on a dan dave collaboration in the near future.

after that was Gods Of Fire and i have to admit to missing most of their set running around getting interviews and dealing with a friend who was having a bit of a tough night. We have played with them before though so i know they can bring it in that “DEATH to false METAL!!! style.

Next up the MC himself Mr. Jody Dobson and his sledgehammer of a rock and roll band CLYDE. I am always impressed with how together they have their sound. These guys probably rehearse half as much as we do and yet they are always on point. they showcased a bunch of songs from the upcoming record and in my opinion if this is an accurate sample of the song-writing we’ll be hearing on said record its going to leave Blank Stares And Dialogue Reruns in the dust. Their opening song (Light On?) in particular has radio gold written all over it

and finallyTHUNDERCOCK! Holy Crap!! WOW what in the blue hell? Really i don’t even have the words to explain how insane they were just go listen. bass and drums like I’ve never seen before… just AWESOME

All and all it was an awesome night spent with a growing stable of great peers and friends and i am so grateful to have been blessed with such wonderful music and conversation.

Videos soon

Clyde Fest 4 April 11th

peace
danny axel