I think I’m going to start talking local music more this year. Once in a while, I’ll plug in a local band or solo artist that I like, and I really need to do that a lot more often. I think I’m going to. Just to show those certain other websites and other so called local music promoters, how to SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC! I’ll start reviewing local music more, maybe start doing some interviews with other bands & artists, etc. I’ll put other local music promoters to shame!

We’re talking about bands & musicians being overlooked by the music scene. Getting ignored by the local press and local music websites. I’m talking about the lesser known musicians.

In this post, I will list some local bands & musicians that I believe have been overlooked by the local music scene. Not getting much interviews or reviews of their albums. Getting ignored by Best Of polls. You get the deal.

Here’s the list, I’ll name ten of them:

• Maurizio: This guy is the hardest working musician I’ve ever seen. He plays professional and he’s been playing everywhere for years. Yet, you don’t see him get much respect from the local press. You don’t see him on the covers of newspapers or see him doing interviews at all. What’s up? This guy kicks ass, and he’s a helluva songwriter and performer.
• Joe Nacco: He too have been playing professionally for years and years. I believe he too have been ignored by the music scene. He’s a great songwriter and performer too. I’ve done shows with him and seen him live plenty of times as a fan. When was the last time you seen this guy do an interview or get some recognition by the scene?
• Steve Grogan: Another acoustic solo guy (he also rocks in a full band) who I believe have been ignored in the scene. I’ve done shows with him in the past. I think he’s a cool songwriter. He maybe hard to get into at first, but give him a chance, you’ll realize that he’s actually talented.
• Rob Skane: Another one who has been playing professionally for years and I think he deserves more respect from the scene as well. He may have done plenty of interviews, but when was the last time you saw him on a Reader’s Poll BEST OF.
• T.R. Remsen: From Hudson Falls, N.Y., T.R. Remsen, is a singer/songwriter & performer, I believe have been miss heard by the music scene. Listen to his stuff, he’s great.
• Molly Durnin: Here’s a talented songwriter who has recently caught my attention and I believe she deserves more respect around here. I’ve never seen her live, but I’ve been watching her youtube videos and listening to her stuff online. She’s awesome!
• Cletus: A hardcore/metal band from my home town of Greenwich. These guys are a killer band who deserves more recognition in the music scene. Tight music, I love them.
• Tom Keller: Another musician from my hometown of Greenwich who I’ve believe has been ignored by the music scene too. He plays classical music, he also plays rock and other genres as well. Plus, he’s a cool as hell guy.
• Harold Ford & the Cash Band: This is a Johnny Cash tribute cover band, who I think deserves more respect in this area. I’ve seen them a few times and it’s the closest you’ll ever get to see Johnny Cash live on the stage, well, sort of.

That’s it, I know there’s more but don’t feel offended if I didn’t list you.

Kev