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Blood From A Stone

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As much as some people dislike the Battle of the Bands, there's something about it that always keeps me coming back. Sure it could use a little more preparation and a little more exposure but the great people at WhatzUp , 98.9 The Bear, and all the other sponsors are trying to do is give bands a chance to show people what they are made of. Regardless if you win or lose your round, it's a chance to show the good people of Fort Wayne that your music doesn't suck. Because unfortunately, until you're on the radio (not necessarily best judgement) or you PROVE it, it does.

To make my Thursday night at the Battle of the Bands even better, I got to hear a 2^nd time around band do their thing downtown. Interesting enough, the first time I saw this band was last year at the BOTB 6. To make things more interesting, their fans and a couple of their members were quieted last year when announced they lost their semi-final round after chanting their name all night, annoying just a tad bit. But this year was a little different. And I'm really glad I gave these guys a shot because they found a new frontman, a new sound, and a new fan. Turn your attention to Blood From A Stone.

If you missed last week's Battle of the Bands you missed probably one of the best performances to ever come out of a BOTB round. Especially the first round. Thursday nights as everyone should know by now is Battle of the Bands at Columbia Street West. This week was a little different than any other review I've ever done. In fact, reviews. 2 bands in 1 night you say?!?!?! No way! Well yes it's possible and I couldn't have picked 2 better bands to see on the same night. The 2^nd band is getting their own special write up because they deserve it and I'm starting to get excited thinking about writing theirs. Focus on Exterminate All Rational Thought (or EARThought as I'll call them from now on) for right now and know a change in how people perceive music is coming. Is it bad that I'm getting excited just thinking about writing this thing? I can still hear the screams of the guitars.

What a great time of the year... Monday nights at the Gin Mill, Tuesday nights at State Bar, Thursday nights at the Tin Caps and Columbia Street for the Battle of the Bands. Soon enough I will add spending the weekend at the lake but free time has been scarce lately (haha yeah I don't include 3 days of drink specials free time). You just can't beat summer time. Oh and you can't forget about what summertime brings out in the ladies... outfits that will have you buying them drinks until last call. Anywho, I did get a chance to get out and check out a band here in town that is bringing back the Rock & Roll that everyone can appreciate. Let me introduce you to The Wilderness.

Nicole Barille and Sam Meister make up an arsenal of psychedelic delight that subdues its listeners with unpredictable arrangements and celestial effects. The lyrical and poetic content takes you from the comfort of your headphones and puts you into the world depicted on the cover of their latest album, Heave Yer Skeleton.