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Reviews<br />
By Rob Pedrick<br />
Out And About with<br />
CRASHROCKET<br />
Local original artist CD’s to review are becoming far<br />
and few between. Streaming is the norm now, and I<br />
get it. So, while I will still be reviewing CDs as they come<br />
in, I’m taking a different path. I’m going to start reviewing<br />
local band performances. Cover bands, original bands<br />
of most any genre. My soon to be ex-wife (yes, it’s true)<br />
has always called me a band snob. That’s because I’m always<br />
checking out a bands’ gear, musicianship, dynamics,<br />
vocals, set list and more. While I will still be doing that, I<br />
will also be checking out overall volume and crowd reaction.<br />
You’ll never know where I may pop up! You can also<br />
hit me up via Brevard Live and request a listen. You must<br />
have a decent web page, and I show preference if you’re<br />
at a venue that advertises with Brevard Live.<br />
This month’s review will be for the band “Crashrocket”.<br />
I really didn’t know what to expect my first time out.<br />
I figured, yeah, just another bar band. I was way off target.<br />
This band is the total real deal. I can’t remember seeing<br />
such a great cover band. They perform covers from the<br />
70’s, 80’s, 90’s and even new stuff. A very eclectic set<br />
list. Journey, Cheap Trick, Boston, Aerosmith and tons<br />
more. Never missing a beat, and if you closed your eyes,<br />
you almost thought the original band was playing their<br />
song. Volume was perfect. The PA was setup so the whole<br />
venue could enjoy the show. Showmanship and musicianship<br />
were excellent. Vocals and harmonies were spot on.<br />
The frontman/lead vocalist had the crowd involved with<br />
almost every song, walking around the venue and engaging<br />
the patrons. The dance floor was full all night with<br />
people dancing or just singing along. I almost shed a tear<br />
when they played the Cheap Trick tune “The Flame”. One<br />
of my favorite songs for obvious reasons. Great band!<br />
Crashrocket is out of Deland Florida. They play all<br />
over the state and have quite a following. Band members<br />
are Glenn Bailey (lead vocals/guitar), Paul Murphy (bass/<br />
back up vocals), Jenie Ashbaugh (drums/vocals), and Brian<br />
Magner (lead guitar/back up vocals).<br />
If you’re checking out venues on a weekend for<br />
something to do and Crashrocket is playing, you got to<br />
catch these guys. You will not be disappointed! You can<br />
reach Crashrocket at glenn-bailey@hotmail.com or on<br />
Facebook.<br />
Remember, I’ll be out there somewhere, checking<br />
you guys out!<br />
32 - Brevard Live March 2024
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