Loud and proud, just the way any dubstep show should be. The Toronto duo, Zeds Dead, came out with the bass and the oscillations pumping hard as the crowd went wild after every drop. The energy at this show was intense! It was amazing to watch the crowd’s reaction when Zeds Dead dropped their hits such as White Satin and their remix of Eyes On Fire. Not only did Zeds Dead kill it with their music, but their stage presence kept the crowd interested and engaged with the strobe and laser lights syncing with the beat. The main floor was packed with fans jumping and dancing to the bass ultimately leaving the dance floor exhausted at the end. This dubstep duo is a dance floor force to be reckoned with.
Personally speaking, I probably enjoyed the music a little too much as my ears didn’t stop ringing for 2 days although I couldn’t seem to get enough. If these guys roll back through Boise, be sure not to miss their show.
Purple clouds of smoke engulf an enthusiastic crowd who is awaiting the start of Minus The Bear’s 10th Anniversary Tour. Boise opens the 33 city tour commemorating their first album release of “Highly Refined Pirates.” Following their debut album came 5 more including their latest and most popular “OMNI.” Minus The Bear is an indie rock group from Seattle, Washington comprised of Jake Snider, Dave Knudson, Alex Rose, Cory Murchy, and Erin Tate. They have recently risen to fame with the single My Time off of “OMNI” and were recently touring late night talk shows preforming. As an avid fan I was excited for my first Boise show. Having seen them 3 times in Sacramento, CA I knew the show would be enjoyable.
Minus The Bear played a short set due to time constraints placed by the venue, but they were able to play a couple songs from “Highly Refined Pirates,” “Menos El Oso,” and “OMNI.” The show was more produced than previous shows: using smoke machines and rhythmic alternating colored lights but the group meshed well together and played a fun show. I enjoy watching them play because you can tell they are all good friends who love to play music. I suggest them to anyone interested in rock with Pachuca Sunrise, My Time, Summer Angel, Into The Mirror, and my favorite song Ice Monster.
By Denny Spinks – General Manager/Producer: All Things Metal
This year on July 13th, The 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival rolled into Idaho and made a stop at the Idaho Center in Nampa. I was fortunate enough to start off the day with an interview from Alexis and Seth on the tour bus they are sharing with Kingdom of Sorrow. Alexis and Seth share the details of festival life, touring, and what is to come.
By Dustin Verburg – General Manager/Producer: The Negative Zone
On 1/22/11, RAID played at Burt’s Tiki Lounge in Salt Lake City, UT. RAID is a Boise punk band that keeps the torch of 80′s hardcore burning strong, a torch which it uses to illuminate the present day.
Listen to live tracks from this show after the jump!
Bands who performed: A Skylit Drive, Animals as Leaders, Thursday & Underoath
Location: Knitting Factory - Boise, Idaho
It is the 10 year anniversary of Thursday’s album Full Collapse, so Thursday is on tour playing the album from start to finish. As many Thursday fans already know, Thursday puts on an amazing show; but no previous appearance will ever match this show.
By Dustin Verburg – General Manager/Producer: The Negative Zone
On November 17th of 2010 (better late than never!) the Boise pop punk band Strings and Chemicals played at the Myrtle Morgue along with Off With Their Heads!
This Saturday, 2/5/11, Red Room will be holding a benefit for Jeremy Kelly and Strings vocalist Todd DeBoer.
Check out two live tracks and a slew of photos after the jump!
By Dusty Aunan – Music Director/Producer: What the Folk
On November 6th, Buster Blue from Reno, Nevada performed at The Plank with Talk Math To Me and Jonn E. Combat and the Jungle Fucks both from Boise. A few other bands from California including Drums and Color and Moonshine and the Drugs were delayed by Van issues and played later. The energy from the bands was kept at peak levels even in the midst of technical issues.
Live tracks from Buster Blue and Talk Math to Me after the jump!
By Dustin Verburg – General Manager/Producer: The Negative Zone
On 11/11/10, the Providence, RI rock duo VulGarrity played at The Myrtle Morgue with Boise’s own Demoni. Despite only having two members, VulGarrity has a full-blown rock sound thanks to innovative use of sampling and looping.
Check out three live tracks and several photos after the jump!
