This is a thread that I would like to keep going where you can post unknown artists. Name the genre, and maybe a couple of other better-known artists that your artist is similar to. I can only think of one off of the top of my head: The Products G and B. R&B/Hip-Hop. Similar to Carl Thomas, R Kelly. They were the ones singing in Santanna's "Maria Maria" ------------------ Never Underestimate the Heart of a Champion
Rap - Dead Prez, in their own words they're 'somewhere between Public Enemy and NWA' ------------------
One of my new favorites: <a href="http://www.devonmusic.com">Devon</a> Some other greats: <a href="http://www.thesamples.com">The Samples</a> <a href="http://www.flecktones.com">Bela Fleck and the Flecktones</a> <a href="http://www.guster.com">Guster</a> <a href="http://www.agentsofgoodroots.com">Agents of Good Roots</a> <a href="http://www.benharper.net">Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals</a> ------------------ "Down South is where I stay, switch four lanes, . . . from the Antoine to the MLK, these H-Town boys like to swang and bang" - Mista Madd feat. Yungstar and Slim Thug - "Down South"
I am a huge fran of Progressive Metal. It is not well received in the US, but is quite popular in Europe. I feel the best Prog. Metal band is Dream Theater, followed by Spock's Beard. A popular band that you can go by is Rush. They are considered prog. metal, even though their music is a very bland version of it. I suggest everyone check some prog. metal out! ------------------ "I'm just a poster, and I want a piece of everyone's ass." HeyPartner And the truth shall set you free...
Here's a lesser-known genre for ya: http://www.minibosses.com/ ------------------ All hail Fadeaway's Cyberfish -- your 2000-2001 BobFinn* Fantasy Basketball League Champions!
I LOVE this category! Jellyfish - many of us know them - Beatles/Beach Boys-esqe pop Bela Fleck and the Flecktones - awesome banjo fusion jazz Maggie's Dream - former back up band for Lenny Kravitz Wendy and Lisa - Prince band alumnis Baby Animals - cool former Austrailian hard rock band Animal Logic - Stewart Copeland and Stanley Clarke with a female singer/songwriter Nuclear Valdez - folksy pop rock from NYC T Ride - Former student of Joe Satriani, Jeff Tyson, with two guys doing a hard rock meets Queen thing Awful Truth - before Kings X, there was Awful Truth - rhythm section goes on to Galactic Cowboys Niacin - B3, bass and drums featuring Billy Sheehan Ten Hands - former Denton, TX band - Peter Gabriel meets Frank Zappa Arc Angels - Charlie Sexton and blues guitarist Doyle Brammel Jr with Stevie Ray Vaughn's rhythm section David Rice - great local Houston folk/pop singer/songwriter with unfortunate work habits Pursuit of Happiness - awesome Canadian straight up rock band a la the Smithereens Danny Wilde - co-founder of the Rembrandts (theme song from Friends) who had a great career before that band and still sounds great PM Dawn - smooth early psychadelic trip hop band Michael Manring - terrific new age/fusion bassist in the vein of Jaco Pastorius George Winston - legendary solo new wave pianist - his album December is a classic Brother Cane - really cool bluesy hard rock band - just ask Brian Kagy! Juliana Hatfield - alt.rock female singer/songwriter Chris Whitley - maybe the coolest southern acoustic singer/songwriter - slide and dobro pop Jonatha Brooke - great female singer/songwriter that should be as well known as Alanis Moirsette or Sarah McLaughlin Athaneum - straight up pop rock with a touch of Smithereens or Toad the Wet Sprocket Andy Taylor - former Duran Duran and Power Station guitarist who actually had a couple great records on his own Blue Murder - John Sykes of Whitesnake project with Carmine Appice and Tony Franklin (The Firm) ------------------ The internet is about the free exchange and sale of other people's ideas. - Futurama
Appice's name jumped off the screen at me. The man is a legend. http://www.carmineappice.net/carmine/history.html Mango ------------------ Get it right or just don't do it! Resistance is futile....you will be assimilated. Start more Webber threads!
I've never been a fan of Appice as a drummer. Frankly, he's overrated as a player. But, I've met him (drove him all over town) and he is a SUPER nice guy despite some reports about his ego. Great guy. ------------------ The internet is about the free exchange and sale of other people's ideas. - Futurama
Most of these bands are australian punk rock outfits, but i didnt notice any other top aussies on the list.... Frenzal Rhomb Grinspoon Jebediah 28 Days John Butler Trio Klinger Bodyjar Loki Motorace Groove Terminator Jeff Buckley Lash Lazy Susan Sonic Animation Alex Lloyd vengeance - ben harper isnt a big star in the states? what goes on? the man is a genius and always is well anticipated when he tours australia. ------------------
Ben Harper is a star, but in an uknown sort of way . . . if you know music, you know Ben Harper, but most people don't know any music that's not top 20 and on the radio all the time, so they don't have a clue . . . ------------------ "Down South is where I stay, switch four lanes, . . . from the Antoine to the MLK, these H-Town boys like to swang and bang" - Mista Madd feat. Yungstar and Slim Thug - "Down South"
Ben Harper is in the same popularity category as Jeff Buckley. They have underground followings but aren't really well-known by any stretch. ------------------ The internet is about the free exchange and sale of other people's ideas. - Futurama
I hear that a lot (the great guy part). Agreed on him not being a "great" drummer, but it's not like he's bad or anything. Anyone who saw VH1's "Bands On The Run" now knows the Josh Dodes Band. They are my new favorite band. Kind of Ben Folds Five with more funk and soul. I seriously suggest you all check them out. I bought their CD on May 3rd. I actually wore a grove into it from listening to it so much that I had to get a 2nd one the next week. By far one of my favorite CD's of all time. <a href="http://www.joshdodesband.com/">Josh Dodes Band</a>. Another one I've recently been introduced to is Liquid Soul. There isn't really any way to describe them. They play everything, from funk, rap, various latin's, swing, jazz, everything. Definately worth a shot to check them out. <a href="http://www.liquidsoul.com">Liquid Soul</a> ------------------ Nuggets4 Today the Nuggets announced that Dan Issel would be back as head coach next season. In related news, the NBA announced that the Nuggets have been mathematically eliminated from the 2002 NBA playoffs already.
For rockish punk type stuff, there's nothing but Ultimate Fakebook. I saw 'em live in Philly opening for Good Charlotte and MxPx, and they're so freaking awesome; the cd "Electric Kissing Parties" doesn't have one bad song. It's nowhere near hardcore punk; it's poppier, but very cool. www.ultimatefakebook.com ------------------ "I don't want to join a club that accepts people like me as members." [This message has been edited by Zac D (edited May 26, 2001).]
Is there a drummer in the same genre(s) as Appice who is underrated? Mango ------------------ Get it right or just don't do it! Resistance is futile....you will be assimilated. Start more Webber threads!
Yeah, there are a few. For 70's rock and that era, Russ Kunkel, Larry Keltner and Ian Pace would rate as underrated. ------------------ The internet is about the free exchange and sale of other people's ideas. - Futurama [This message has been edited by Jeff (edited May 26, 2001).]
Good grief, those guys are killer!!! Thanks for mentioning them. It sounds like a cross between Bruce Hornsby, Elvis Costello and Randy Newman. I gotta get that CD! ------------------ The internet is about the free exchange and sale of other people's ideas. - Futurama
Geez, another one or two to buy. ------------------ The internet is about the free exchange and sale of other people's ideas. - Futurama
