Last night some friends of mine came through town and played a show at the Cave. I've known the band for a few years and I try to give them some hospitality and a place to crash when they come through North Carolina. They are a great group of guys with a fantastic sound. You can check out their website here and download a few free songs below...if they are in your area (and if you live on the East Coast chances are they will be sometime soon) check them out. Demo - zip file
Here is what some of the bigger music blogs are saying about the boys:
"Speaking of not changing, local boys The Dig are back at Bowery again. They just played there six weeks ago with Mystery Jets, but it looks like they've got the goods to make a name for themselves. I have no witty observations or creative writing pull quotes to give you. They are just a damn good band. If they keep at what they are doing, playing consistently, frequently and effectively, their brand of 70s road house rock will find an audience beyond our fair city." - Musicsnobery.com
"From the first note this band grabbed my attention (another rare occurrence) and pulled me out of the daze I was in leaning against the bar. And they didn’t let go for the whole set. They’ve got a vintage rock sound that blends the grit of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with the bounce of the Strokes. It’s Rock ‘n Roll boiled down to its most basic ingredients: Balls, Volume, and a good Hook.
Don’t forget rhythm. Too many acts these days do. The Dig laid down layer upon layer of the stuff (guitar, bass, drums, Rhodes), stacking it up and thickening the hell out of their grooves. No need to get overly riffy. The basics were that good. The songs pull you in with their catchy beats, well-written melodies, and simple hooks…imagine a hipster basement party where the band is actually good. I know, it’s hard. But trust me, these dudes got it!
Song after song was strong and the guys played them with a fervor that only comes with skill and experience. There weren’t any misfires or “time to take a piss” songs in the set. And the crowd dug (pun annoyingly intended) them, too, really getting behind the band and even calling for an encore. Not bad for an out-of-town band no one had heard before.
They are hitting up a bunch of cities in the next few months. Do yourself a friggin’ service and check them out. You’re sure to dig them…
Sorry, I had to go there." - 52shows.com
1 comments:
These guys sound pretty good, nice addition to my itunes library, thanks. The amount of good music around here is overwhelming sometimes. The Cave gets some really good bands. My friend Melissa that has the band The Moaners works there. I wonder if she was working when these guys played. By the way, your place looks so cool! Lucky....
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