Look out for new bands!

Last night started at Stella Blues where I sat down for a beer as the band setup.  With my powers of perception I noticed the guy with a guitar sitting at one of the high-top tables and deduced he must be in the band.  I walked over, introduced myself, then mentioned I would be blogging about the band...bam, interview.  Over the course of the night I spoke with both bands, the owner of Stella Blues, the bands' promoter, the sound guy, and Mike at the Owl Shop. Apparently people are happy to chat when you tell them you're going to blog about their band, bar, or city...it helps in getting cheap drinks too!

Venue: Stella Blues
Band 1: Spyboy
Band 2: Fikus
Pit Stop: The Owl Shop
Food: Marco Polo Pizza
Click here for all pictures: Fikus n Spyboy

The guy with the guitar was Steve, from Fikus.  Tuns out these guys have a background in music ed and have been playing together for about five years...which would later become clearly apparent.  Their sound was a mix of catchy melodies mixed in within driving jams, bass-centric funk, electronic spice and yes, a trumpet.  I know I'm not too great with describing their music, but trust me they really nailed it.  Really really good.

http://www.facebook.com/FiKusBand?fref=ts

But, before Fikus took the stage, Spyboy was up.  Once again I was pleasantly surprised by the great quality of the music at Stella blues.  Spy boy played with great energy and creativity and even had a tenor sax and their own dancing super fan, Lady Blaze who was rocking a glowing hula-hoop.

http://www.facebook.com/SpyboyMusic?ref=ts&fref=ts

While there I spoke with the owner (Tom) and music promoter (Chris) who together are brining great music to Stella Blues and New Haven.  Apparently business is good and growing, and with bands this good on a regular basis, it's not surprising.  I'm fortunate to live in a city where fantastic yet small bands like Spy Boy and Fikus can establish themselves and grow their fan base.
http://stellabluesbar.com/

All n all, this is my full and ringing endorsement for Fikus, Spyboy, StellaBlues, and becoming a self proclaimed, local blogger.