Ace Frehley is my all-time favorite rock star, and has been for almost all of my life. If you've been under a rock recently, he died yesterday at 74 years old.
I had the pleasure to meet Ace twice, both times in the early to mid 90's I think, and I was completely drunk the first time and totally starstruck dumb the second time. But I've also been lucky enough to see him perform live several times with Kiss and solo twice, up close in clubs. I can't say much more than I've already written now or have written before. Ace has been a constant in my life, and will continue to be.
Thank you, Ace Frehley.
Overall it was a good show, though. Aside from his guitar playing he also does a mean 'robot' and even performed with nunchucks at one point before handing out what looked like dollar-store gifts to the fans in front. Always handing them out carefully, never tossing or throwing into the crowd. (That video is here, and a there's a couple more on my YouTube channel.) Even as he left the stage before and after the encore it was with just a little wave as he was led off by his roadie. His odd behavior reminded me of autism, but I've not read a word about him being autistic so I gather it's just another part of his act.Shortly after finding and really liking their music I wrote an LLP Bonus post about them. At the time, they only had 7 songs out and I felt they needed to do more to merit a full LLP post. That was in February, and now, after several months of their music being at the top of my mental playlist, I just can't deny how much I've been enjoying their music ever since - and they have two new songs out since then, so they have been active. Ladies and gentlemen, number 38, Wargasm UK!
There's not a whole lot more I can say about them than what I did before. But live shows have started up again, so they're getting their chops by playing out more, at least one festival from what I've seen with more dates scheduled soon. And this make me happy because more live shows means more live concert videos to watch. Always my preference.
Wargasm UK, Live at Download Festival Pilot 2021 - Backyard Bastards
Watching this live video reminds me how content I am these days to watch from afar, but they sure bring the energy and the crowd gives it right back. I may be too old to be right down front anymore, but I still enjoy it lots. Keep it coming, Sam and Milkie!
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| Here's mine: "In the wake of Woodstock, the entire music business was gripped with what could best be described as Festival Fever." Ace Frehley - No Regrets, 2011. 'Festival Fever!' Oh Boy! |
Apparently, this checklist has been trending on social media of some sort, I read about it on a website. Similar to the '50 Bands I've Seen Live' trend that I posted back in the first year of this blog, I felt the urge to give my two cents on this one.
It's been some time since I just typed and let things out. In fact, I haven't really felt like writing anything in a while, I guess. Other than my Ace Frehley LLP post, I've mostly written just to post pictures to keep up with our garden and spring flora. Starting to type and not knowing exactly what will come out can be - and has been - fun and interesting. And, well, life is ever forward so shall we get started?
I can't remember exactly where or when I first learned of The Warning, but it was about 2 or 3 months ago and probably while in some Youtube rabbit hole. They are the Villarreal sisters from Monterrey, Mexico. Yes, sisters - Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra - and surprisingly young when you see some of their earlier videos as kids, but even then you could see the talent.
I found they first got some popularity from an early cover of Metallica's song Enter Sandman back in 2014, and they actually collaborated on that song for Metallica's Blacklist album that came out last year. They've been writing their own music now for a while and have a couple releases out there, and a new song coming out next Friday called Money. And they do seem to have lots of fans already, with several Youtube channels posting all sorts of videos with and about them, even livestreams of their shows.
There's a 5 minute documentary video they released a few days ago and shows their charm and growth, musical and otherwise, including talking with the parents. Unfortunately, though, it doesn't look like they allow embedding so you can see it here, I recommend it.
Instead, here's the latest video and single by The Warning, Disciple.
What seemed to catch me first was the voice. I like a strong, female rock voice (think Lzzy Hale or Liv Sin). Then to see her play guitar and sing live was impressive, while the younger sisters were no slouches, either. Plus, I must admit, I was intrigued by the novelty of what were young kids playing good songs well. They've grown up a bit now and play tight and loud and have some very good songs out. I think the best is their most recent EP, Mayday, but that's to be expected as its the first I heard. I have one earlier album from 2018, Queen of the Murder Scene, that is also very good and a little more diverse.
And if you know me, you know I love the live stuff. Here's a great livestreamed show I watched almost a month ago. Live, from Saltillo, Mexico; The Warning.
If they continue their current trajectory I think we'll all be hearing more of them in the future. They're just about there, and I think one 'hit' song just might break it wide open for them. Maybe I shouldn't have predicted that, I just know what I like and find interesting to listen to and lately this has been at the top of my list. It's always fun when I find my next latest-greatest!
Diamante is a performer that just over a month ago I saw the album cover and song titles with a two word description - Alt Metal, but I was intrigued so I looked her up on Youtube and I've been playing her CD constantly ever since. This is how I find out about a lot of new music, and I still haven't seen any reference to her on any of the music sites I visit daily. Well, here's your notice, because I think you may be hearing more about her soon. I hope so, anyway, because I really enjoy her voice and music.
