Exclusive Video with Blindsight

The GoTriCities camera team caught up with regional metal act Blindsight at the new opening of Capone’s in Johnson City. The guys were nice enough to share with us some insight about their music and the future of the band in this exclusive interview.

Interview with The Catbird Seat @ The Down Home

We had a great time with Brandon and Mariel Story @ The Down Home on March 2oth and recorded this interview and live performance set as they introduce new music and talk about the upcoming summer.

Great music with silky humble style…

Torrents of rock with Ablazing Grace in Bristol

Pat CarterThere’s always been something special about Bristol. In Northeast, Tennessee this town has the most vibrant downtown scene in the Tri-Cities and I always enjoy hanging here on the weekend to hear great live music by local bands and musicians.

A few weeks ago, I made the trip in the rain to catch Ablazing Grace at O’Mainians pub and even though there was a downpour, State Street was radiant as the street lights and neon melted into a dazzling display on the street that separates two states. The night was early and we had planned on an interview with the band and before the night was over we had a great time and experienced a hell-ova rock-and-roll show from these hard-core artists. [Read more →]

GoTriCities interviews Rob Russell and The Sore Losers

Last week on Buzzcutz interviewed performer/songwriter Rob Russell who announced his candidacy for First District Congressman.

We also interviewed Rob and his band, The Sore Losers at the last live show at Gatsby’s on Saturday, February 16th. Here’s a new video for you to enjoy.

10,000 Flames burn brightly @ Poor Richards

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It’s safe to say Poor Richards has a special place in my academic history at East Tennessee State University.

Pac Man had just come out along with several other popular video games and beer was cheap by the pitcher in my first years of college. Together with my roommates at Cooper Hall (now demolished) we officially worked ourselves toward academic probation at this local pub and I’m certain it still happens today.

I’d be willing to wager anyone who’s ever attended classes at ETSU has made several trips to Poor Richards. Nothing much has changed either except for an expanded bar next door and a great new stage that hosts live music every Friday night.

We loaded up the camera equipment and made our way Friday night to see 10,000 Flames at “Poor Dicks” and had a good time hanging out with one of the hardest working rock bands in the region. With six years under their belt, they were just as much a part of the legacy as this college pub, especially for long time fans of the local music scene.

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BuzzCutz #017 - The Ides of BuzzCutz?!?

henkulThis week’s show features Henkul, an audio and video artist from Bristol who has been a staple of the rock scene for quite a while - and shows no signs of slowing down. The show ran long, and never got stale.
Dave couldn’t make it, but Tom and I really enjoyed the interview. Hope you do as well.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz #017 - The Ides Of BuzzCutz?!?

Time: 1:15:21
File Size: 69 MB

This week on Ye Old Buzz-us Cut-us:

  • Visual Aspects of “The Show”!
  • Making Music Videos!
  • When to Record?
  • Country Bands (Bulls Gap, Copper Ridge, etc…)!
  • Sigean Finally Records!
  • Rocky Horror Show!
  • Theater v. Rock-n-Roll!
  • ODX!
  • Elijah Strange!
  • Many Quotes!
  • And Much, Much More!!!

Music this week from Henkul:

1. Help Me Kill Me
2. Ugly Fetish
3. Sinner

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The everybodyfields Interview - January 19, 2008

Jared and the boys had a chance to sit down with Jill Andrews and Sam Quinn with The everybodyfields in Bristol this past Saturday, January 19, 2008. The band was playing a performance at the Bristol Public Library as part of the Bristol Rhythm and Roots monthly concert and discuss their new record, the upcoming tour and the new band that performs at the annual festival.

Enjoy!

BuzzCutz #015 - The Oohs and Ahhs Episode

Rise Phoenix Rise’s front man Gibson paid us a visit this week, and brought with him a damn fine new CD and gifts for the hosts. Can’t ask for more than that. Hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we did.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz # 015 - The Oohs and Ahhs Episode

Time: 1:07:34
File size: 61.9MB

This week on the podcast, the following items make it through the ringer:

• Rhythm and Roots 2008 Lineup

• Gatsby’s

• Soundcheck Music in Bristol

• MMA DVD Now Available

• 7th Heaven?!?

• Tom Jones

• Music and Film (Again…)

• Life On The Road

• Marriage, Love, Pregnancies and Such

Music this week from Rise Phoenix Rise, The Land of Oohs and Ahhs:

1. Walk Away
2. Dante Maria
3. She Likes Girls

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Bristol Rhythm and Roots Announce 2008 Lineup

Our friend at Bristol Rhythm and Roots announced their 2008 lineup and the folks from GoTriCities were on the scene.

Lots of great talent should flood the streets of Bristol TN and Bristol, VA this year as the town welcomes;

  • Doc Watson
  • Ralph Stanley
  • Kelly Willis
  • Sam Bush
  • Carolina Chocolate Drops
  • And More…

BuzzCutz #014 - Eulogy Episode (R.I.P. Dad’s)

DadHenkul was supposed to join us this week, but he fell ill and postponed his appearance on the show, so the three hosts with the mosts pulled up to the table and trudged on through the weekly extravaganza that is BuzzCutz.

Hope you like it, tell a friend. Hell, tell two.

Show Notes:

BuzzCutz # 014, The Eulogy Episode
Time - 1:04
File Size - 58.3 MB

This week on the podcast the boys discuss, dis, and cuss the following (In no particular order):

  • The End of Dad’s CD’s in KPT
  • The Future of Music Sales (From Vinyl to Megabytes)
  • Henkul and Sickness
  • Music and the Art of Video
  • Music in Film
  • Levitating Sushi Chefs
  • Hans Rotenberry and the Shazam
  • Josh Green and Facial Symmetry
  • Gatsby’s, Stir Fry, Kaktus Moon, and Junction 110
  • Online Response and Participation (or a lack thereof…)
  • What Are We Listening To?!?

Music This Week:
1. The Shazam, Rockin’ and Rollin’ (with my) Rock and Roll Rock and Roller
2. Josh Green, Dance With Me
3. Yukon, Towards the Day

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