Wed. August 6, 2008
By: Cindy Johnson
aka Elvistra
This is my first entry for MusicRVA. I am very excited to have my first local band review be for a local band that I truly respect and admire and am proud to call my friends.
Last night the Dregs played two energetic sets at the newly-rejuvenated music venue Banditos on Patterson Ave. in the fan. That’s’ right, Banditos means live music once again and not a moment too soon. It’s becoming considerably difficult to get local bands booked in good ol’ RVA, and having a venue like Banditos open to booking local musicians is very exciting for the bands and the fans.
As for the Dregs, who began their musical journey in 2006, they turned out a small but mighty crowd and gave the audience their sweaty best. This bands ability to combine the past and the present of covers and originals is addictive and their original songs are filled with lyrics and beats that make you laugh and pump your fist at the same time.
Writing partners Kim Schneck and Bruce Smith have an uncanny ability to put lyric and music together to make you think you must be listening to an old blues or rockabilly song you never knew existed. The material is clever and catchy.
When you combine Bruce’s “swamp blues” guitar licks, Hank slapping the upright bass, Blee pounding the drums, and Kim singing with the energy and passion of the late great Janis Martin, you just can’t resist getting out of your chair and dancing and slapping your knee to the best local music Richmond has to offer.
The Dregs next show will be in September at Poes Pub and if you like the sounds of rockabilly swamp blues, you better be there!
The Dregs have a new CD entitled “River City Rock and Roll” for $5. See there website for details.
The Band:
Kim Schneck Frauerbach – lead vocals
Hank Frauerbach – upright bass, vocals
Bruce Smith – Lead guitar, vocals
Blee Child – percussion, vocals
Band website: RiverCityRockAndRoll.Com
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