Pace on Earth

Magic Bus

Last night I went and checked out Grand Theft Bus at The Playhouse. They are on a mini-tour around the maritimes promoting their new album Move Upwards. We were reminded as we walked down the street that it was still Earth Hour and the city had yet to turn all the streetlights back on. Pretty eerie, but equally interesting, and some more good press potentials for the city's green salemsan. Every little bit helps I guess.

I didn't have to worry about the lights (and amps) being down at the show becsause we arrived after 9 and, surprise!, missed the opener. We arrived a few minutes into GTB's set. I have seen these guys since they first started playing together at the Cellar around the turn of the millenium. Their sound has evolved from pretty straight up jam band to more of a pop outfit, but, in my mind, they have stayed true to their roots and still take some chances (explore the space, if you will). I was impressed with the new stuff and equally happy to hear some of their old stuff in a room with such great sound. I think they are making a push for bigger things and this album should give them a good shot. I especially liked their article in here magazine - it's still all about the music.

On the way out I picked up the new album and a compilation of the rest of the Forward Music Group stable and am enjoying both of them thoroughly.

Good luck fellas.

Pace out.

Labels: Forward Music Group, Grand Theft Bus

posted by Vitamin S @ 10:52 p.m.