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The Next Great American Band: Episode 1 Recap
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The Next Great American Band: Episode 1 Recap
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October 19, 2007
Unlike with American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, FOX is really hustling through the auditions for The Next Great American Band. Tonight, in two hours, FOX and the judges pared down the thousands of entries and 60 live auditioning bands to 12 finalists, who will begin performing live on The Next Great American Band next week. Tonight, we got to see the best and the worst from the sixty semi-finalist bands, all of whom were flown down to the Las Vegas Lake Resort in Nevada. It was an interesting venue for auditions, with the temperature rising well over one hundred degrees at some points. Overall, I was impressed with a fair number of the bands, and am looking forward to the coming weeks. Here's a look at all the relevant bands and how they fared.
Host Dominic Bowden is from New Zealand and sports the accent. Ian 'Dicko' Dickson is basically the Simon Cowell of Australian Idol. Sheila E. is a sassier Paula Abdul, who has played with Prince and Ringo Starr. John Rzeznik is the lead singer of Goo Goo Dolls. These are your three judges. There were a handful of crappy bands sprinkled throughout, but I won't waste your time with them.
The Sizzling, Happy Family
They're going to disband if they don't make it here. This is their last hurrah. They cover The Guess Who's "No Time" and it's pretty good, nothing special though. One dude plays a pretty bad ass guitar solo. The judges love them, but they were pretty gimmicky to me. The guitar player played with a rubber chicken. Dicko gives them the no. Rzeznik gives them the no. Sheila E. is upset about it.
Tres Bien
Dominic calls them a retro band. They play 60's type music, maybe with a little more of a punk edge. They play an original called "You Graceful Soul". They're kind of a Strokes/Hives mix, just more melodic. I'm digging it. All three judges give them a yes, and they're moving on.
Light of Doom
A group of 13-year olds playing heavy metal. Wow. They are actually really good. The song they play is typical bland, derivative hard rock, but they perform the hell out of it. The lead guitar player is out there playing like Eddie Van Halen and the lead singer can bring it. Give these kids ten years and they might be a phenomenon. Dicko says no, concerned with the youth of the group. Sheila says yes, and urges a reluctant John to give the go ahead. He says yes. We'll be seeing more of these kids.
The Hatch
They play a rock cover of "Use Me" by Bill Withers. These guys live in a loft together in New York. It's a slowed-down version, has a nice groove. I don't know about them. But, the judges all give them a yes.
Big Toe
The gimmick here is that the bass player has no arms and plays with his feet. They're a hard rock band and the armless dude was born that way and he drives with his feet, lives normally and is an incredibly likable, upbeat dude. The song they play nothing special, bland, but they play well. It's insane how good the dude is on the bass with his toes. Dicko is honest, and tells them that their music isn't good enough. They get three nos.
CJA
Weird three-piece lady band, featuring a cello (I think), a violin and a keyboard. It was completely awful
The Clark Brothers
Three brothers who have the same family story as Kings of Leon. Three of eleven kids, and their father was a traveling minister. They play "This Little Light of Mine" in a sort alt-country rockabilly sort of way. One of the brothers dominates the slide guitar. As the song gets going, they really get into it. Then, there's an electric violin solo. I wish they'd have played an original song, but that was good. They get three yeses and will be moving on.
The Zombie Bazooka Patrol
They dress up like zombies. That's their thing. And, this performance is bizarre. They perform some pretty awesome folk/alt-country. This might actually be my favorite performance thus far. Sounds like Bright Eyes or something. Why the hell do they dress up like zombies? All three judges give them a yes.
Dot, Dot, Dot
A five person band who performs around five times a week. They have a pretty big following back home in Chicago. They perform a Burt Bacarach cover. I thought it was pretty lame. You know how all those punk covers of pop songs sound exactly the same? It was like that. The judges all give it a yes, much to my chagrin.
Northmont
The band from Dayton, Ohio are very serious. They talk about how this band is make or break for their daughters at home. We'll see. Too bad they aren't very good. They're like a second-rate Nickelback. And, I hate Nickelback. The judges kind of hate their musicianship. Dicko gives them one more shot, tells them to go back, think about what they did, and come back one more time. The bass player made a bunch of mistakes and Sheila called him out. The lead singer starts yelling at people. We'll get back to them later.
The Muggs
The self-proclaimed ugliest band in the world. Tony, the bass player, had a stroke some years back. Doctors didn't think he'd survive. He did, and now plays bass on the keyboard, despite being half-paralyzed. They play some sweet, dirty blues. It's awesome. Each judge s love them, put them through to the next round.
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
These guys are of the Big Band variety. They're about a decade too late, for all I'm concerned. Ah, remember the days of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, and the Brian Setzer Orchestra. However, these guys are really good. They'll get employed somewhere, that's for sure. They're sent through to the next round.
Sixwire
These guys describe themselves as edgy country. They were signed once before, had a couple singles, but it never popped, if you will. They kind of rock, in a country sort of way. I don't like traditional country, but I kind of dug this. They had great harmonies, which will always put a band on my good side. Their song, an original, sounds like it could be (or should be) on the radio right now.
Cliff Wagner and the Ol' #7
Some good ol' boys performing some bluegrass. Not bad, nothing special though, considering the genre. Kind of boring for the relative speed of the music. The judges ask for a cover of a good song. They play "Like a Virgin", the bluegrass edition. They play a verse, because that's the only verse the lead singer knew. The tow male judges give them a yes, and they're going through.
Franklin Bridge
Five black dudes from Philly have been playing the club scene back home. They've been friends forever, only been in a band for a few years. They play soul/R&B/rock. They're kind of like Robert Randolph and the Family Band. The song they play isn't great, but it shows off big-time potential. The judges give them HUGE props and they're heading on to the next round.
Rocket
Five piece girl group band from LA. They live together in East Hollywood. They play a Ramones cover. I wouldn't do a cover from a band that was known for their lack of instrument playing ability. This was a by-the-numbers cover. The lead singer is mediocre. But, the judges seem to enjoy it. They're not terrible musicians. The judges put them through to the next round.
Mezcal
A Latin band with a female drummer. Sheila E. gets on stage and starts playing with them. No, that wasn't staged at all. She can still rock. The band was solid, although it's not my kind of music. The judges pass .
Northmont
The only band to get a second chance. They are the last band to perform on the final audition day. They play a different song this time, slower, softer. I'm still not a fan. They are playing better this time, though. All the judges agree that the front man is better than the rest of the band.
At the end of the episode, the top 12 finalists are revealed. They are:
Tres Bien
Light of Doom
The Hatch
The Clark Brothers
Dot Dot Dot
The Muggs
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
Sixwire
Cliff Wagner and the Ol' #7
Franklin Bridge
Rocket
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Re: The Next Great American Band: Episode 1 Recap
« Reply #1 on: Oct 20th, 2007, 9:56am » |
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My personal fave was Sixwire. Their song sounded like a million-seller to me, and they would totally fit in with the rock-country vibe going on right now. I really think these guys are going to go far, and if they don't win, I predict they'll get a recording contract anyway.
Tres Bien was really good, but it's not my kind of music at all. My first thought: It's the Beatles! (And I hate the Beatles. Yeah. I said it. Sue me.) Still, I was glad to see they went through to the next round. Same with The Clark Brothers. They are awesome musicians, even if they don't play the kind of music I personally dig.
Light of Doom was good too, but dammit kids ... put a shirt on! I know you're trying to channel Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, but I couldn't help feeling like I was watching kiddie porn! 
I really liked Denver and the MHO too, but in the same way I can't see someone like John Stevens winning American Idol, I can't see this band winning this competition. Dot Dot Dot wins for best band name, lol!
On the downside, I really wanted Rocket to better than they were. An original song might have helped, but I'm not sure they are all that great to begin with, so we'll see. And no offense to Cliff Wagner and the Ol' #7s, but blueglass music makes me want to stick forks in my ears ... and then hook them up to exposed wires and turn on the juice. 
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on Oct 20th, 2007, 9:56am, ChickenCookie wrote:| And no offense to Cliff Wagner and the Ol' #7s, but blueglass music makes me want to stick forks in my ears ... and then hook them up to exposed wires and turn on the juice. |
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So you won't be joining my Cliff Wagner and the Old Number 7s fanclub? Because I'm sorry, but any bluegrass band with a bunch of old guys who decide to play Like a Virgin automatically win everything. Forever.
I still like my recap better...
Best John moments:
Most awkward long pause ever.
Sheila and Dicko dancing to Tres Bien and Sheila trying to get John to join in. He wasn’t having it.
John’s face while the 13 year olds played guitar.
Dicko calling John “Sunshine”.
Every shot of John watching a band with his mouth open.
John saying women would love the attractive male singer (Maroon 3 ˝). Duh?
CJA – John putting his fingers in front of his mouth to stop laughing
I think John said “holy shit” during the Clark Brothers. Also, onstage props to John.
“I hope I can melt Johnny Rzeznik’s heart the way he melts mine”~The Zombies
John grudgingly giving a standing ovation because the others were doing it.
John trying to hide his water under the desk, then flat out not caring.
Northmont guy throwing drumstick, nailing John’s chair. Luckily, he was leaning. Ummm… who whips things at judges?
Dicko and Sheila yelling in the camera and John just trying to leave.
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« Reply #3 on: Oct 20th, 2007, 12:19pm » |
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I would've liked to have seen Northmont in the top 12 instead of Sixwire, just because Sixwire already had a major label record deal briefly with WBR in 2002.
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on Oct 20th, 2007, 9:56am, ChickenCookie wrote:My personal fave was
[b]Light of Doom was good too, but dammit kids ... put a shirt on! I know you're trying to channel Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, but I couldn't help feeling like I was watching kiddie porn!
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i'm glad someone else said it and i don't have to!
at this point in time, i have to say my favs are The Clark Brothers, The Muggs and Franklin Bridge. . .the Zombie dudes are pretty cool too. . .and it's not just cuz one of the Zombie's wants to "melt Johnny Rzeznik's heart," as much as he melts his. . .ok, maybe it is.
and just a side note, i was planning on joining the little chat thing, but when i signed on i couldn't find a thread then the show goes off, i come back to the boards and at the very top there's: NGAB chart Friday night! that was my 'doh!' moment for the night. . . 
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on Oct 20th, 2007, 9:56am, ChickenCookie wrote:
Light of Doom was good too, but dammit kids ... put a shirt on! I know you're trying to channel Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, but I couldn't help feeling like I was watching kiddie porn!
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How could I not love a band of 12 year olds that kicked ASS and also played my favorite Maiden song  Hard to nail Dickenson voice, but I was glad they got the pass. Don't think they will get too far only because I do forsee them playing much of a different genre....but how I love the youth giving love to 80's metal!
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on Oct 20th, 2007, 9:24pm, CTC wrote:| ....but how I love the youth giving love to 80's metal! |
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On a related note, I saw a disturbingly strange TV commercial this evening that featured children singing "Nothin' But a Good Time" by Poison. Very strange.
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on Oct 20th, 2007, 9:56am, ChickenCookie wrote:Light of Doom was good too, but dammit kids ... put a shirt on! I know you're trying to channel Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, but I couldn't help feeling like I was watching kiddie porn!
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I share the same feelings, well, actually just the part about kiddie porn. I averted my eyes.
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on Oct 20th, 2007, 12:41pm, goober_1013 wrote:
i'm glad someone else said it and i don't have to!
at this point in time, i have to say my favs are The Clark Brothers, The Muggs and Franklin Bridge. . .the Zombie dudes are pretty cool too. . .and it's not just cuz one of the Zombie's wants to "melt Johnny Rzeznik's heart," as much as he melts his. . .ok, maybe it is.
and just a side note, i was planning on joining the little chat thing, but when i signed on i couldn't find a thread then the show goes off, i come back to the boards and at the very top there's: NGAB chart Friday night! that was my 'doh!' moment for the night. . .
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on Oct 20th, 2007, 9:29pm, DWG wrote:
On a related note, I saw a disturbingly strange TV commercial this evening that featured children singing "Nothin' But a Good Time" by Poison. Very strange.
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Ummmm EWWWWWWW that is just wrong!
Not a big Poison fan to boot!
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