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Steel Notes Magazine player for The Stranglers ( Jean Jacques Burnel ) or what Klark Kent ’ s real name is ( Stewart Copeland – The Police ) just didn ’ t seem very interesting to me . When I had to fill out questionnaires in school about hobbies and interests it was always music ; to which , someone would ultimately ask “ and what instrument do you play ?” That question was always a tell …. that person didn ’ t live like I did … he didn ’ t experience the endorphin release that I did when I heard a pleasing melody or the rush from a lightning fast punk tempo being executed perfectly on a shredded guitar .
I ’ ve realized that you and I ; my Steel Notes friends , are the chosen ones ! We were created with minds that seek aural pleasure , and consciously work towards that end . We gather in garages , fire halls , restaurants , and clubs . We roll our windows down as soon as we can hear the live music at a festival show and suffer the closeness of hygienically questionable strangers in order to stand as close as possible to the sound when we are in general admission seating .
This congregation of like-minded music lovers is what necessitated this venture . You are the people I am writing to , the aficionados not only of the technique and style of the music , but the energy , fun , and excitement it exudes . When I review a show , I consider the response of the crowd to be paramount . I ’ ll comment on the band , the venue and the guests . I will try to portray the whole picture , the synopsis , if you will , of the entertainment value of the gig . In the end , it ’ s really just my opinion – I hope you find me worthy to share it . I welcome you-no , I encourage you-to share your opinions as well . Share them with me , share them with your children , share them with the world ! But whatever you do ; never stop listening !
Now , in the words of the great Dobie Gray “ Give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock n ' roll And drift away . . .”
And so , I shall begin . Welcome ; savvy readers , to a small part of my world and a large part of my life . I hope you drift away with me , into the beauty of music .
Always listening ,
JOSiE Joanne Janci Comments , opinions , suggestions : josie . janci @ steelnotesmagazine . com facebook . com / joanne . janci
The local band , 5 Ton Jack performed a nicely done gig tonight at The Gin Mill in Northampton , PA . Even though the crowd was sparse ; no doubt due to the freezing temperatures , the music was tight . With rare exception ,
Band Name : 5 Ton Jack Genre : Rock , metal , some pop (?) Venue : The Gin Mill , Northampton PA Date : January 7 , 2017
Members : Adam Shook – Bass Ian Carroll - Guitar Brent Seip - Drums Sanna Sleet - Vocals
the musicians were right on . The vocals had great tone and , with crowd pleasing delight , the vocals rocked the block . Sanna KILLED Jefferson Airplanes " Somebody To Love " and the way she could flawlessly enter a verse to follow Adam or Ian vocals was a skill that rock bands should have been taking advantage of for years . Grow the crowd and the energy will define you !
Contact the band : https :// www . facebook . com / 5tonjack / https :// www . reverbnation . com / 5tonjack
( Set list and schedule on page 76 )
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