Fall music, coming attractions will heat up September
bo bud greene is a native Texas band that plays an alternative/punk type of music. They recently signed with Backyard records and have an album called whatever coming out in a few weeks.
These guys have many influences which show up in their songs. Jane's Addiction, Smashing Pumpkins, My Bloody Valentine, Green Day and other alternative artists are behind the bo bud greene sound, yet bo bud greene mix their sounds so well with the originals that they have created a brand new sound. Although these guys would fall into an alternative slot according to their dress code and sound, they do not belong in the generic pop punk bin. The best song on the album, "Clear Yellow Button," rocks with grinding guitar sound and in-your-face vocals.
bo bud greene plays in Houston often and has quite a following of fans here. Their live shows really rock because they are not afraid to expend large amounts of energy making their music. Definitely a recommended show for both punk virgins and punk veterans.
The Second Annual Sixth Street Music and Heritage Festival previewed new stuff from Austin band Sixteen Deluxe and Dallas band Little Sister.
Since their first major gigs at the Black Cat Lounge in Austin, Little Sister has created a funk sound that keeps audiences dancing until dawn. Their second time playing the Music and Heritage Festival drew a huge crowd. At the show, Little Sister previewed a few songs from their upcoming album due out Sept. 1. The crowd went wild over the new songs.
Their mix of funk and blues is so enthralling it's addictive. They add conga drums, creative guitar solos and a very soulful, female lead voice to an already funky-as-hell bass and drum. Most of their songs deal with critical social problems such as the greenhouse effect and tense racial relations, while other songs contemplate those crazy male/female relationships.
This band, although great to listen to in the privacy of your own home, definitely deserves to be seen live. They will be playing here in Houston after the album comes out, and the Thresher will review the album as soon as it's released.
The other great performer of the night, Sixteen Deluxe, has only been together for a year, but they have already been approached by many major record labels. Presently they are on Trance Records and have released Backfeed Magnetbabe . The Thresher will put out a review of the album as soon as it is available.
As a band, Sixteen Deluxe is difficult to classify because they are not typical radio-style alternative, nor are they thrash nor hard-core punk. Some compare their style to My Bloody Valentine. Their sound is new and innovative, with interesting guitar riffs and beautiful vocals by Carrie Clark and Chris Smith.
Live, they rock with lots of energy and creative stage setups.
At South by Southwest 1995, they had all the stage lights attached to their arms and wrists. The lights then moved as they played in a rhythmic dance. For another show, they played behind a sheet and had lights creating a shadowy surreal effect.
They'll be touring with Medicine (which will be a great show) all during September and October. You don't want to miss this show. They'll be at the Urban Art Bar on Sunday, Sept. 17.
With all these great bands coming to Houston, you have no excuse to sit home and study ahead for lack of anything else to do.
But if you do decide to cram for that exam, you can at least check out their sounds at Cactus Music or Sound Exchange.
This item appeared in the Arts & Entertainment section of the September 1, 1995 issue.
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