Monday, February 25, 2008

Rock, Rock, 'Til You Drop

Living in the Elmwood Village, it isn't unusual to hear prospective and actual musicians practicing at home; our next door neighbor, Jim Whitford (Pine Dogs, Mark Winsick Blues Band, Stone Country Band) can frequently be heard playing his guitar and bass.
A new group of musicians moved into a house on the northwest (I think) corner of Norwood Avenue and West Utica Street recently. First, while Walker Evans and I were walking by Friday, I heard a drummer repeat a line over and over, and finally, as we were passing, a bass player joined in with a fast, deep rhythm. Today, Walker Evans and I passed it again, and as well as a rhythm section, we heard some serious progressive rock keyboards reminiscent of Genesis.
So, we have roots rock, country rock, blues, prog rock , folk and formerly punk and other bands in our neighborhood. Hmm, what's next?

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