There's nothing more unsettling than receiving a phone call about a terrorist attack that took place at an Eagles of Death Metal concert at the Bataclan in Paris the moment I get to a concert I had looked forward to in Nashville. Furthermore, to find out that Nick Alexander, the merch manager of this band, and Guillaume B. Decherf, a music journalist, are two of many confirmed dead. Needless to say, this has a very personal touch to me.
Nonetheless, I went in to Soulshine Pizza in downtown Nashville, had some awesome wood-fired pizza, saw some new bands, and saw for the fourth time Chaotic Resemblance. Only this time it was to raise funds for the movie they were in called God Gave Rock & Roll to You. Just thinking about this, and how I've seen this band grow in the two years I've known them gives me goose bumps.
And this was the best show of theirs yet!
They are a "hair band"; they need to have other like bands opening up for them whenever possible. I was gratified to be in that environment.
The show started with Red Light Angels. The best way for me to categorize their music is glam/punk. Though I'm not partial to the latter genre, I do make some exceptions; this is one of them. The best part was when they did a cover of Motley Crue's "Looks That Kill."
In life, especially for that of a writer, there is always room to grow, to improve. One thing I need to do more of is listen to the music of the other opening acts as much as possible, and not just the day before. I cannot tell you how many times I have done this. I did that very thing with Lipstick of Nashville, TN.
Before I go into all of the details of how awesome their music is, and even their out-of-bounds stage presence, I would like to say one thing: they led in a moment of silence in the middle of their set for the victims of the terrorist attack in Paris.
When I listened to their music on Reverb I did tune in closely to "We're Here to Rock You." I'm glad I did, because that was the first song in their set. Great show starter, guys!
Their cover song of choice was Alice Cooper's "18."
As if it wasn't enough that lead singer Greg Troyan was so made up, dressed appropriately for the occasion, he ran around the room, the entire second floor. I had had this feeling that stage wasn't enough room for him. I almost didn't get a good picture of this. I'll try better next time, I promise. And I will see this band again. That is a guarantee.
As a rookie fan, I was also introduced to Mr. Cool, their mascot.
By this time, I was laughing so hard. I did even more so when Greg "volun-told" Chaotic Resemblance bassist Donnie Sixx to go around the room and hand out candy...because the theme of their song was about food.
I love the theme of their last song of the set, which I believe was titled, ""Rock & Roll Forever". Three simple words: love, hope, freedom.
Then came Chaotic Resemblance...to "Invade", which was their first song. And it was over from there on out. The best part was when they played Sweet's "Ballroom Blitz". This was an 80s night, this was my moment: I got in a circle with about three other women and danced. Lead singer Rexx Roxx had a contest for the best dancer I opted out, but the best winner won, I'll say that.
I almost thought a short, stocky guy was going to come strolling in and extend his hand and say, "Frankie Sharp, Sharp Records...." But that didn't happen.
Now, I don't know about you, but I'm so anxious to see God Gave Rock & Roll to You.
