JUMP FOR THE SAILS
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/JumpForTheSails
Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/jumpforthesails
Reverbnation - http://reverbnation.com/jfts
Band members:
- Elijah Catrone (Vocals/Lead Electric)
- T.J. Wagner - (Rhythm Guitar/Back-up Vocals)
- Hiro Yamao (Bass/Back-up Vocals)
- Kentaro Moore (Drums)
Jump For The Sails is rising up in the music scene as one of my favorite bands. Upon meeting Elijah, Hiro and Kentaro back in 2009, I had immediately grown fond of them and their music. JFTS is releasing an EP soon and I will make sure to get in touch with them for that. They have their upcoming shows on AUGUST 3rd (TBQ event - Rooftop Show at THE PLACE BAR & LOUNGE - 269 Norman Ave. Greenpoint, Brooklyn NY) and AUGUST 10th at SANTOS PARTY HOUSE with HE IS LEGEND. Make sure you check them out soon! Now, here's my all-time favorite song by JFTS - "X MARKS THE SPOT". Video was taken by BohemianWays.
LTRAIN
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/LTrainBand
Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/ridetheltrain
Reverbnation - http://www.reverbnation.com/LtrainNYC
Band Members:
- Crystalla Gonzales (Lead Vocals)
- Gabriel Castellar (Electric Guitar/Vocals)
- Hiro Yamao (Bass)
- Andrew Garcia (Drums)
LTRAIN is a female-fronted funky band that has everyone's jaws dropping to the floor when they see their killer performances. Crystalla's phenomenal voice and great stage presence DEFINITELY gives this band a ---- there's no word for it. But, for everyone who has gone to their shows or seen videos and heard their music, can vouche for what I'm about to say --- LTRAIN is the band to see when you are in NYC. Gabriel's electrifying guitar skills (and his amazing faces while playing) is very entertaining to the eyes and ears. Hiro's funky bass skills definitely keeps the energy of the band and the audience up. Andrew's killer beats keeps the heart pumping and everyone's head banging. Their EP is ALSO coming out REAL soon, so be on the look out for that! Make sure you check them out on all the social media sites and say "hello!" Here's a performance that they did where they covered RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' "Give It Away". Video credits to BOHEMIANWAYS.
Reverbnation - http://www.reverbnation.com/LtrainNYC
Band Members:
- Crystalla Gonzales (Lead Vocals)
- Gabriel Castellar (Electric Guitar/Vocals)
- Hiro Yamao (Bass)
- Andrew Garcia (Drums)
LTRAIN is a female-fronted funky band that has everyone's jaws dropping to the floor when they see their killer performances. Crystalla's phenomenal voice and great stage presence DEFINITELY gives this band a ---- there's no word for it. But, for everyone who has gone to their shows or seen videos and heard their music, can vouche for what I'm about to say --- LTRAIN is the band to see when you are in NYC. Gabriel's electrifying guitar skills (and his amazing faces while playing) is very entertaining to the eyes and ears. Hiro's funky bass skills definitely keeps the energy of the band and the audience up. Andrew's killer beats keeps the heart pumping and everyone's head banging. Their EP is ALSO coming out REAL soon, so be on the look out for that! Make sure you check them out on all the social media sites and say "hello!" Here's a performance that they did where they covered RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' "Give It Away". Video credits to BOHEMIANWAYS.
SYLVANA JOYCE & THE MOMENT
Website - http://www.sjandthemoment.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sjandthemoment/
Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/SylvanaJoyce
- Sylvana Joyce (Vocals/Keyboard)
- Sean-David Cunningham (Violin)
- Christopher Smith (Electric Guitar)
- Peter Bellomo (Bass)
- Ross Liberti (Drums)
SYLVANA JOYCE & THE MOMENT (founded in 2010), is another female-fronted band with the awesome styles of gypsy rock, blues and soul. It seems that nowadays, female-fronted bands have been rising up in the local music scenes. And that is awesome! When I first heard of SJTM, I was extremely drawn to their music. I haven't heard their sound before and I love the incorporation of the strings and keyboard. Sylvana has such a beautiful presence on and off stage where you CAN'T help but LOVE her music. My favorite song that I've heard them perform (which was the first song I heard) is called, "THE BREAK". They have an awesome music video to that song up on their YOUTUBE, so check it out! Now, here's a little LIVE footage from when they performed "THE BREAK".
Well, guys...that's it for now for this post. I will be posting up another blog for solo artists (preferably acoustic ones). There are more bands I would like to post about, but there's not enough time right now for me to do so. But, keep checking out on my blog and maybe you'll see someone you know here! I will also be posting up some stuff about my band, THE MIDNIGHT SESSIONS, so you guys can get to know us a little bit better. I hope you enjoy your day and keep supporting the LIVE music scene.
Much love,
MD
