Thursday, June 02, 2005
Confessions of a Schrei-borg
There are thousands of local bands, pick up a local paper and you'll likely find a few playing at a local bar, coffeehouse, or even bookstore.
Most of these bands are decent, and the people have fun making music. But some ever so often, you see a band that just seems destined for something bigger. I think over the last few years I've seen just such a band.
Harrisburg, PA area resident Juile Schreibner is the front-woman for the Julie Schreibner Band, with husband Eric on guitar and the hyperkinetic Melvin Torres on the drums.
The band has evolved into a tight unit, combining excellent covers (among them a glorious rendition of the Jefferson Airplane classic White Rabbit), with music of their own. Their music also has a broad appeal, older people probably see folks like Janis Joplin and perhaps even Grace Slick; younger people may see her as in the mold of the new generation of female rockers.
Why do I like them. For one--they're good! They have a good sound and you can see that they enjoy making the music. Also Julie has roots in my hometown.
What follow are pics I took at a recent concert they put on. ¶ 10:21 PM
There are thousands of local bands, pick up a local paper and you'll likely find a few playing at a local bar, coffeehouse, or even bookstore.
Most of these bands are decent, and the people have fun making music. But some ever so often, you see a band that just seems destined for something bigger. I think over the last few years I've seen just such a band.
Harrisburg, PA area resident Juile Schreibner is the front-woman for the Julie Schreibner Band, with husband Eric on guitar and the hyperkinetic Melvin Torres on the drums.
The band has evolved into a tight unit, combining excellent covers (among them a glorious rendition of the Jefferson Airplane classic White Rabbit), with music of their own. Their music also has a broad appeal, older people probably see folks like Janis Joplin and perhaps even Grace Slick; younger people may see her as in the mold of the new generation of female rockers.
Why do I like them. For one--they're good! They have a good sound and you can see that they enjoy making the music. Also Julie has roots in my hometown.
What follow are pics I took at a recent concert they put on. ¶ 10:21 PM
