Fundraiser For The Baymen at Four Doors Down

     January 15th was a chilly, blustery night - but it didn't stop some folks from enjoying what turned out to be an evening of top notch music from 3 different groups at Four Doors Down.  The fundraising efforts were a mild success, a good night overall given the weather, but what really surprised everyone on hand was the intensity of the music all night long.  Larrin and the Locomotives started the night off with an outstanding debut performance featuring a mix of originals and covers.  A 3-piece unit with Larrin Gerard on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, Derek Spencer Cocks on bass, and Chris Best performing on both drums and acoustic guitar, the band wound it's way through a 45 minute set of relaxing yet invigorating material.  Neil Young's 'Harvest Moon' was a stand out as was the original song 'Oh Blue'.  The just mentioned song, 'Oh Blue', can be heard on L & L's reverbnation page.  Next up was TAOST, which ripped through an extended set of their unique brand of punkadelic rock.  Full disclosure - I'm in the band.  With that in mind, I'll just say that band was 'on', and Fred was just plain on fire.  The set swung the pendulum from jam rock to all out punk to blues all at once and the energy in the room was palpable throughout the set from the first notes of a hot-rodded 'Deep Elem Blues' (the only other cover in the set being the Rolling Stones 'Some Girls') to the final crash of the punk assault TAOST tune 'Take Me Home'.  TAOST is the first band on the north fork to offer their shows on the archive, their is already one source available, and rumor has it a better recording of the show could appear soon.  Last, but certainly not least was one-man acoustic wrecking ball Joe Allegue.  BUT, Joe surprised us all and brought equally seasoned veteran performer Chris Hurley with him.  The 2 performed an absolutely great set of classics to top the night off.  They were joined by both Larrin Gerard and Corey Allegue at different times as well as doing a few numbers solo through the set.  Memorable tunes included 'America', 'Who Are You', 'Free Fallin', and so many more.  Overall, the night was just chock full of great music from a wide variety of acts that may have had different styles, but shared an intensity and energy felt by all through the night. 

LISTEN TO TAOST

LISTEN TO LARRIN & THE LOCOMOTIVES 

Another Review from North Fork Patch

ROCK THE HARVEST 2010

     It was a beautiful autumn day with a slight breeze for 2010's ROCK THE HARVEST FESTIVAL at Pindar Vineyards.  Approximately 1,000 people came to fields in Cutchogue for a worthy cause and afternoon of fine music.  TAOST got the afternoon started with a fun set of psychedelic rock that flowed from spacey jam rock to all-out classic punk.  It was a solid set of catchy tunes and interesting jams that got the juices flowing for the afternoon.  Next on stage was the JAY SCOTT BAND.  They brought their brand of roots rock to the north fork once again (they also appeared at this year's Barge Bash) and played an enjoyable set of stomp your feet tunes that showcased the talents of a great LI song-writer.  The band featured an added percussion section and played a bit more subdued than at the Barge Bash, and it leaves us curious to see which JSB we'll see out here next time.  At this point, there was a change in plans.  KERRY KEARNEY came on stage, and as soon as the band kicked in, and the slide guitar cried out,  the field was hopping.  Kerry ripped through a screaming set of  jam blues rock that rivaled any of the more exposed national acts.  His sound has evolved over the years, and though it is still solidly rooted in the blues, it has an approach that is much less derivative of standard blues.  His slide guitar work was truly psychedlic.  BIG SUGA had the unenviable task of trying to keep the momentum of the day alive, and they did not disappoint.  Their full-on Honky Tonk fueled Rock-n-Roll was just the recipe to keep those feet hopping in the field.  Led by singer and guitarist Josh Horton, and featuring a solid duo of complimentary singers, the band chugged through an hour of tunes featuring a number of originals and classic favorites.  Finishing up the day was BIG RIVER RANSOM.  BRR features Jon DiVello, a veteran NF performer.  Their set finished off the day reminding us we were most definitely dancing in the fields.  Fiddle was present, as was un unmistakable alt country feel that brought the crowd to a day ending jovial mood (though I think the wine may have helped a bit.......).  The set was very enjoyable and the musicianship was excellent, a fitting way to end a worthy cause and fun afternoon at Pindar Vineyards.