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cery than previously, therefore, I had a more of an inkling of their essence and my interest was aroused. The band opened with original
song “What Makes Them Want To Wait.” Already the evening was
off to a good star. The audience perked up and moved closer to the
stage. This is always a good sign, at a live performance, as it establishes a connection between musicians and the congregation.
The Dives’ high energy
never subsided as they
launched into what is
to be their first single
“Take It All.” With
its upbeat catchy
chorus, strong guitar sound, smooth
bass line and a
hearty beat this
song was definitely a proper
choice.
Guitarist, Mark Lefton commanded the vocals on Beatles classic
“Don’t Let Me Down” and David Bowie’s “Heroes.” It is said
to choose your songs wisely especially when taking on a larger
than life artist. The band succeeded with this mission.
The rest
of the
evening
continued
with a myriad of pleasing
originals that showcased the musicianship of each individual as well as how tight they function as a unit. It was
obvious that the crowd’s favorite was “Man, Oh Mandy”
a catchy, upbeat number that is a promising anthem for
these gentleman.
I would absolutely attend the group’s future shows. They
are appreciative, hard working young men who are paying
their dues and gaining momentum. Evan Stanley is his
own entity and is on his way to making a name for himself
as a guitarist and vocalist. It is always refreshing discovering new artists in a sea of music saturation. The
Dives members have a long career ahead of them and I
am sure we will be hearing much more from this band.
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