/blog/homegrown/home.aspxGet the latest on local bands.en-usCopyright 2013, WDHA-FMThu, 23 May 2013 13:10:50 GMTTue, 14 May 2013 19:18:39 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comI've always been a huge fan of hard rock with big melodies.  Music that hits you in the face, then gets under you skinm and embraces your whole being.  Ok Im not being dramatic, Im just extremely passionate about a good melody!!!   New Theory was introduced to me by my friends in Dead Fish Handshake and I couldn't be happier with our introduction.  I knew I loved them by the sound of their music, but when I actually met them, it was perfection ten fold.  The members of New Theory are all very hard working guys who play music, because they LOVE it.  They're in it for the right reasons and are an absolute pleasure to work with, and an incredible show to watch.   I hosted a show a little while back that New Theory invited me to be a part of, and it was at this time .../blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10544563lklein@greatermedianj.com (Lindsay Klein)/blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10544563Tue, 14 May 2013 19:18:39 GMTLead singer Jessica Rose and I had been emailing back and forth for a bit of time prior to meeting in person,  so I was super stoked to finally meet her and the band of Catch Wild in person.    I could tell by our conversations that we were going to hit it off professionally, and personally...I like to call it the "real world".   The whole band is fantastic with talented musicians full of energy!   In fact, each song they performed had so so so much energy, I think they may be the first band to stand and completely rock out during an acoustic session!  I like to let the bands know the concept of this blog, then let them use their own creativity to come up with a performance.  Catch Wild absolutely blew me away, and I can't wait to see them plugged in someday sooner then .../blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10541587lklein@greatermedianj.com (Lindsay Klein)/blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10541587Tue, 07 May 2013 23:35:05 GMTStatik Silence is no stranger to the WDHA Homegrown Spotlight blog.  Formerly under a different band name, "Life Without Warning", the band killed it a few years ago when they were one of my first bands to perform for the blog, and they absolutely blew it out of the water this time as well!  Like most good things, they have absolutely grown into their own and displayed so much maturity, musicality, and talent, this time around, I was floored.    Lead singer David Marin is an extraordinary lead vocalist.  His voice will shake you and send chills up your spine all at the same time.  He's amazing.  In addition, Danny Begley on guitar adds a beautiful harmony on back up vocals.   They have added a new member, Mr. Ed Lewis on drums, who was very excited to be here and I appreciated his enthusiasm:)  Plus  Zack and Andrew I have .../blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10537897lklein@greatermedianj.com (Lindsay Klein)/blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10537897Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:16:31 GMTI have titled my DJ'ing outside of radio "Spin Spin Sugar" gigs, so I feel a lot of love for the band Spinn:)  Im half kidding...My gigs are entitled that yes, but I absolutely adore this spunky, energetic, talented, band because they are just awesome!!!   I've known one of the beautiful ladies, Ms. Megan Battaglia, for a few years now having a ton in common.  From the moment I met her I knew we were destined to be friends.  Megan is the kind of soul that when you walk into the room, the whole room just feels a little nicer from her sunny energetic vibe.   Similarly, the Spinn Sisters Cher and Steph are gems!!!  Yes they are sisters which isn't a stranger to our blog;)   Each lovely lady is  equally talented and brings an amazing element to the harmonies and melodies that make up the band Spinn. .../blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10534567lklein@greatermedianj.com (Lindsay Klein)/blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10534567Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:55:43 GMTI met the band "Sundown Conspiracy" years ago at a local original show in the area, but I don't think we got close until this year.  A few of the members were involved in a local benefit show I hosted, and we got to spend "real" time with each other.  In fact, lead singer of Sundown Conspiracy, Bobby Casteel, was a major part of the benefit show along with Mike Inga also in the band, with their promotional company Legion Promotions.  Bobby did a phenomenal job singing with his band, and a tribute to one of our good friends who had passed.  I'll never forget how proud I was of Bobby for his amazing job that day all around, and for that matter all of Legion Promotions, and the musicians involved.   Sundown Conspiracy came to WDHA last week and just absolutely nailed their music and interview with complete preparation. .../blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10531237lklein@greatermedianj.com (Lindsay Klein)/blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10531237Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:24:34 GMTI met the gems in Black Summer at a benefit show I was a part of in October, and was instantly a fan.  I think one of the best parts about hosting local shows, is meeting new bands and making new friends.  Similary the bands on some level know eachother and help eachother and it grows into a family!   The local scene strives when bands come together and are in it together, so anytime I see a band who does that, I am even more attracted to their cause!   Black Summer is an excellent band in the local original scene who does an outstanding job at marketing themselves, while promoting other bands too.  It's really an amazing character trait to me, and I hope more and more bands learn to support eachother so we can all get down to the reason we do what we do, we love music. .../blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10525448lklein@greatermedianj.com (Lindsay Klein)/blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10525448Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:07:56 GMTI met the band "She Said Fire" at a benefit show I hosted this year, and was immediately a fan!   Their music definitely stands out to me on the scene with a rock/swing/performance quality to it.  Joshua Hawksley, lead singer has so much passion and charisma to his singing you are immeidately drawn to his style and voice.   Great harmonies as well with Peter Strzelecki on guitar and vocals.   Then there's Mr. Chris Moss who is amazing to watch on and off the stage.  Side note, talk to this man, he may be one of the funniest people I know !! Love his personality!   Josh, Chris, and Peter went by the name "The August Infinity" in a previous band with other members, but in August of 2012, they added the beautiful and talented Christina Vitucci on drums, which changed the dynamic of the band into a .../blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10522022lklein@greatermedianj.com (Lindsay Klein)/blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10522022Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:59:05 GMTBlue Food, named after the George Carlin routine, is a 7 piece funk band with elements of rock, jazz, metal, you name it! There really is no genre that can best describe this band except amazingly talented and eye/ear catching!     The blog is no stranger to a large band with many instruments....In fact, drummer Odin Alvarez shares the role of drums in this band as well as Thank You Scientist, who have been played on WDHA with me, as well as winners in our competition Clash For Cash at the Racetrack last year.  Both bands are completely unique in their own way on the scene, and I feel blessed to now have had worked with them both!   Please give a listen to Blue Food's debut album "Engines" available now, as well as head over to their website www.bluefood.com and www.facebook.com/BlueFoodMusic.    Also if you're in the area they .../blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10518947lklein@greatermedianj.com (Lindsay Klein)/blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10518947Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:00:26 GMTI have been hearing about the band Machine Elves for quite some time now, and was just dying to see for myself what the hype was!!  They came onto my blog last week and we had such a great time.  I'd like to say we come from the same "breed", and that being a very quirky one!  As I say in the interview below, I speak the same language as the band Machine Elves, we are unique peeps!   After the band came onto my show, I was reading their bio online, and I couldn't agree more with what was written.  It's really difficult to describe the band into one genre which many bands can fall into, but when asked, "party rock the way it should be" has been quoted :)   Lead singer Joey Calveri brings a theatrical energy into their performances with a background in acting/singing including being .../blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10516197lklein@greatermedianj.com (Lindsay Klein)/blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10516197Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:36:23 GMTI've known Seas of Wake for awhile now outside and inside the industry and they continue to impress me on any and every level.   I consider them friends in the "real world", but having them on my show was the first time I ever saw them stripped down and acoustic.  It's always a magical experience for myself watching a band get raw and acoustic, and it was even more amazing for me to see Seas of Wake stripped down, because plugged in they are a passionate, hard rocking, stage ripping, metal band!!!!  I swear!!!!     Lead singer Shaun Mason and I worked really closely together on a very personal benefit show at Dingbatz a few months ago, and I have to just add here, that he absolutely touched my heart strings with his amazing performance...The Harry Dullys memorial show..Thank you Shaun for exemplifying talent , charisma, and honor. .../blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10513092lklein@greatermedianj.com (Lindsay Klein)/blog/homegrown/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10513092Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:20:29 GMT