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DrumJam booms at Stubb’s
Over the course of months, I continued to check in. Late Friday, I caught them inside at Stubb’s after the sold-out Blue October concert (outside). At my suggestion, theatrical director Dave Steakley, along with his partner, Tony Johnson, met me there. I also ran into SureFire Media’s Stephen Tatton, a sure spotter of emerging talent. He appeared to be on his way out after the marquee act, but stayed for the entire set instead.
DrumJam has evolved. Zack Attack, the charismatic guitarist, is now way more than a metal hair act in the making. He adds a controlled layer of wiry melody to the mix. Chris Saad remains the magnetic core of the band, focusing the audience’s attention and leading his cohorts in frenetic drum play. They all contribute, though, equally and with disciplined frenzy.
The band closed their set with mass audience participation, Saad bringing guests up on the stage. Steakley, king of such things, must have loved that.
(Later, Steakley, Johnson and I repaired to the Rusty Spurs and the attached bar next door. We ran into the owner who promised good news soon.)
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By Chris Saad
September 14, 2009 8:25 PM | Link to this
I really enjoyed performing at this show. Thanks again for coming out.
-Chris Saad