Consider this a follow up to my last post. You're in for a real treat. I've recorded Mieka doing Marked Man countless times but this is the first time I actually got what I consider good sound. Check this out and you'll understand why I think Mieka is so amazing.
Last night was really special because not only did Mieka debut with her new band, but we also had the special guest appearances of the lovely Kiri Jewell and Stefanie Bassett from AwShockKiss.
AwShockKiss was amazing last night at the Mercury Lounge. Kiri Jewell, Stefanie Bassett and the rest of AwShockKiss lit up the stage with their energy from the very first song to the last. Kiri Jewell and Stefanie Bassett have such great chemistry on stage. Their bliss was contagious. You couldn't help but smile as you watched them rock the crowd into a frenzy with songs like More Perfect Truth and Renegotiate.
There sound has been described by Kiri Jewell (lead vocals) as, "Heart meets Rage Against the Machine." The Mercury Lounge website had a more detailed description:
Even in the complicated music scene of New York City, the birth of AwShockKiss still is a relatively simple story. Looking for an uninhibited take on traditional rock music, soul sisters Kiri Jewell (lead vocals) and Stef Bassett (vocals/keys/guitar) put pen to paper and came up with the lyrical blueprint for a new music project in the Fall of 2009. Veterans of the NY rock scene, Paul Weiss (guitar), Dan Wintersteen (drums) and Charlie Cervone (bass), didn’t hesitate to jump on board. And so, a chaotic merging of the minds resulted in AwShockKiss. Though creating seemingly straightforward rock, AwShockKiss works to combine a severe amount of musical sophistication with a sincere respect for pop. Their sound is driven by a wild ambition. But make no mistake. Ultimately, AwShockKiss is still about that unique friendship and a common goal: great, fun rock music. And rump-shaking. Also lots of body-rocking.
So enjoy this clip from last night's show. If you like it you can download it and the rest of their debut EP by clicking here.
New Yorkers! Mark your calendars for this Saturday (1/15/11). AwShockKiss will be bringing their amazing sound to the Mercury Lounge. Get your tickets here. AwShockKiss go on at 10:30. You really don't want to miss this. Check out the hot promo vid for their upcoming show:
Kiri Jewell and the rest of Awshockkiss are busy recording their album but don't despair! I have just what the doctor ordered: Free downloads of some amazing Awshockkiss tracks. When you visit their website make sure to sign up for the mailing list so you'll know when this amazing group is headed your way.
