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WHO SHOULD WE COVER?
Rita: Go for it, girl. Lolita: Kier! Stop right there and tell me what type of band we should be covering in the Noise. KIER BYRNES (Three Day Threshold): I would like to see more coverage of Americana bands in the Noise. While roots rock has traditionally taken a back seat to all the other different genres of rock in this town, art, prog, punk, emo, metal and even ska, it recently has established a solid foothold in the scene thanks to places like Atwoods, Toad, Precinct, Passim, Plough & Stars and Church. Those interested in hearing some great country, bluegrass and folk rock should come check out the fourh Annual New England Americana Festival at Church February 25-27. *** AJ WACHTEL (Boston Gets a Grip): There are three types of acts I would like to see the Noise cover. They are: doo-wop, southern rock, and German Octoberfest polka bands. For too long the Noise has ignored the growing multitudes of long-time Dion & the Belmonts, Marshall Tucker, and wrestler Freddie Blassie (“Pencil Neck Geek”) fans who tremble with the latest gossip from their long-dead idols. *** ERIC WELSH (Chill House Studios/ Eman Music): I would like to see more about this modern reggae style movement in the New England area. We have been recording a lot of it. *** GENO JOHNSTON (Dead Friends): Personally, I’d like to see more features on acts that are excelling in the all-ages scene. I don’t feel it is terribly important for the members of bands themselves to be under 21 but, I think it’s important that we pay heed to acts that are tapping into the local under-21 crowd. These bands are helping to expose new, younger audiences to our local music media and venues because when the rest of us retire from the scene (rehab, wither away in strip bars, get fat), these bands will hopefully carry the torch for us and keep the Boston music scene loud and proud! *** AL SHEINFELD (Roy Sludge) I’d like to see more coverage on mine. But I’m being sarcastic. I like to read about Ray Neades (R.I.P.). Ray was a great guy, an amazing singer with a heart of gold. The last time I talked to Ray was about doing some show together and we got off-subject and wound up talking for, like a pricey hour and a half (him in L.A.). Sandy is an old friend of mine, and Sandy, if you’re reading this, I’m so sorry. Lolita: We have a story online about Ray Neades. Just look him up under previous cover stories on thenoise-boston.com.
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