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BandStand, Kalistan's biggest Alternative Band, to perform major concert in Luxon
Opening acts include Las Piedres Blumas and Ghost
Kaliburg, Ananto
November 15, 4766
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Kaliburg duo BandStand organizes concert at Global Music Hall of Fame Arena set for July of 4767
The largest alternative rock band in Kalistan right now is a group based in Kaliburg known as BandStand. And in the spirit of the long running GanJam festival, BandStand has begun seeking sponsorship for a planned two day concert to be held at the Luxon GMHoF Arena next July.
"We should be just done recording our next album in June and knowing us, we'll be itching to get back on the road," said singer, keyboardist and guitarist Gail Black. "Eddie [Lincoln] and I are looking forward to the show, and its more our hope to reignite the concert scene in Kalistan than anything else." Lincoln is the percussionist and backup vocalist for the band, spending much of his time behind the trap kits
Both, though separately, Black and Lincoln emigrated to Kalistan in 4761 from the Holy Luthori Empire. In Kaliburg, they met at a club one night: "I think it was a show for a band which was sadly, quite underrated for its talent, the Frog Invaders," said Lincoln. "They were this punk band which mixed in this really funky jungle drum and electronica." Black and Lincoln hit it off immediately, finding kindred spirits in one another. "Like, I don't play the drums much at all," Black said in a heavy Luthori accent. "And I had to teach him to play the guitar. But we mesh. I think this is the challenge of a two person band."
Much of their live set is performed with a studio recorded bass line and fill in percussion playing behind them. But their recorded music is far from simple. "We like to keep the tunes bouncy, but the lyrics themselves, they have a bit of a political bent to them. Talking about society and what not," said Lincoln. "Its a weird juxtaposition, a kind of duality, you might say,"
Black stated, "We already have a couple bands on our ticket. We're gonna be playing again with Las Piedras Blumas and Ghost. Of course they will be there though, we're kind of like a little clique aren't we?" Black referred to the fact that these three bands, the last two of which are more local in their fanbase than BandStand, tour and play together frequently, often taking turns sitting in on each other's set. Music magazines in Kalistan have referred to them as "The Frog Clique" due to their mutual appreciation for the now defunct band "The Frog Invaders" and their similar sounds. Las Blumas Piedras tends to have a more hard rock sound to their music, though their lyricist, Franco Donna, tends to soften to their edge with his vocals which stick to higher registers, while Ghost tends to rely more heavily on Electronic and RF influences. Meanwhile, BandStand tends to have found a nice little spot in the middle, incorporating all of these influences in something which occasionally ventures into pop territory as often as it trips over into House.
The three bands will play at the GMHoF Arena. "The intention is to play for two days," said Lincoln. "We'll play a set each day, and the first day the Flowers will play on Day one and Ghost will open on Day 2." Lincoln said he and Black were inspired by reading stories about the GanJam, the last which was held in Kalistan more than 60 years ago. "We thought, we probably couldn't put nothing like that together, but we can make a start with just us and maybe get some more bands on the bill in the process. Naturally, this show won't be some big eclectic thing, like the old Jams were: we'd like to keep a coherent vision. But there are a few bands me and Gail reached out to so far, and we've got some interest generated."
Money is still an issue. Lincoln estimated that it would probably take more than 1 million KRB to put the show on. "We actually got a good gift, though. The Hall of Fame donated the use of the arena, so we got that locked down, at least," said Black. Both members of BandStand were optimistic about the show. "The money will come together, for sure. The more people who know about the show, the more people who will step up. Kalistan is a musical country. I know this is gonna happen." It is unclear whether ODEN, long a major sponsor of the GanJam, will sponsor this show.
Tickets for the show are expected to go on sale in April, and more than 15,000 will be available for the two day show, while another block of 6500 General Admission tickets will be available for the floor.