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General Info
http://www.youngdubliners.com
"These guys are a current, and new fascination of mine. I sit for hours in my Tipi or cave listening to their strange, hip.., vibe." - LEE CRISMAN
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| Chris Klimecky Band photo by Jim Bracher |
"This rugged rock is the genuine article. No sham or pretense here, just solid presentation, inspired songwriting, and a genuine if occasionally deranged sense of humor. Daniels doesn't just sing a lyric, he seems to live it." - Seattle Times
"...the originality of the music, and ZZG's attempt to reflect and
re-imagine early rock, is what really shines here. Far from the
mainstream, and certainly no where near current modern rock trends,
ZZG's Trapped in the Mirror is an interesting, innovative and
entertaining platter of retro progressive rock. Recommended.
4.0/5.0
Review: Craig Hartranft, 07.26.2010
ZZG were formed in 2007 when Guitarist Daniel Roberts and Bassist Keith
Matthews formed a band that reflected the heyday of late 60's and early
70's hard rock. "We wanted to write guitar and bass hooks that people
would still have stuck in their heads hours and hours after hearing the
music. The riffs of Deep Purple were our benchmark". After a few false
starts and lots of writing drummer Craig Birnie joined the band. Dan
took on the role of singer/guitarist but an element was still missing.
Finally Stu Mitchell joined the band bringing modern tones. Stu balanced
the old world rock feel with his own unique guitar sound. The ZZG band
sound was complete.
After refining the
first collection of songs the band went offline to record with "Trapped
in The Mirror" completed early 2010. In May 2010, ZZG joined UK
publicist Nicky Baldrian from Two Side Moon Promotions to promote
"Trapped in the Mirror" in the UK and Western Europe. The band is now
playing live regularly and is writing again. The first new songs Red
Dawn" and "California rolling" are complete with more being arranged
right now. A second album is planned for early 2011. (AS COMPLIED FROM THE BAND'S WEBSITE).
In late 2009, a recording engineer (Sheldon Gomberg) and a friend of
his drove by a garage sale, in Tarzana, CA; and noticed a stack of 2
inch tape boxes. After a brief discussion with the homeowner, he found
out that the tapes had apparently
been left in a closet, under the stairs of her home, and were there
when she moved in. She found the tapes when the wood floors of the house
were being refinished. She was the fourth owner of the home, which was
built (according to her) in 1972. There were 23 boxes of tape; which
Sheldon bought for the forty-seven bucks that he had in his wallet, at
the time.... (more info can be found @ http://secretskwirl.com/)
"This an amazing band with vibe totally it's own. Brilliant to listen to after the burn." - Lee Crisman.
Allgood was originally called the Allgood Music Company. The band was
based out of Athens, GA. Through constant touring, the band grew a
following in the southeastern United States. Constantly changing set
lists and additions of new songs appealed to the masses.
The band created a demo tape of original songs entitled "Reel to Real".
Taking only one day to record all 8 songs, the band used this for
promotion to get gigs at bars and colleges. Next up was a 45 rpm called
"Meat Salad". Meat Salad was sent to the college radio stations
looking for more exposure.
In 1991, the band recorded "Ride the Bee". Ride the Bee consisted of a
few re-recorded songs found on "Reel to Real" and a few new songs. Most
notably is the epic song "Trilogy". This is Allgood's Freebird.
In 1993, the band was signed to A&M records. The band came out with
another CD called 'Uncommon Goal'. This album included songs that the
band was already including in their live shows. One of the great
things that Allgood did was to always include new songs.
As a follow-up to Uncommon Goal, the band put out a live album called
"Kickin' and Screamin'. This highlighted songs from Ride the Bee and
Uncommon Goal along with two unreleased songs, Blood and Sugar Sweet.
Allgood were consumate songwriters. They were constantly evolving their
songs. You can see the evolution of their songs from "Reel to Real" to
"Ride the Bee". The band was also co-headlining the HORDE tour,
increasing their exposure to the masses.
The band officially called it quits in late 1995. Recently the band has
decided to perform a reunion show at the Georgia Theatre in Athens. The
"Theatre", as it is referred to by Georgia natives is considered home to
Allgood. This reunion will take place April 8th, 2006 and will feature
original band members Mike Sain on bass, Corky Jones singing lead and
playing rhythm guitar, and Clay Fuller on lead guitar. To complete the
line up, John and Noel Felty from Jupiter Coyote will be sitting in on
guitar and drums.
2010 the band reforms with the original three: Jones, Fuller and Sain to
be joined by Noel Felty on drums and Neal Lucas on guitar.
.. (as compiled on the band's website)
“The Star Child” by Moon Of Ostara, a solo project from Fred Laird of
Earthling Society, is now available for pre-order. A proto-druidic
hallucinogenic journey into the realms of the star child, featuring four
meditations influenced by the krautrock of Ash Ra Tempel, Harmonia and Walter
Wegmuller’s mystical “Tarot” album, just 200 copies of the CD have been pressed
for sale directly from http://www.
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