Nothing can be more off putting than a wooden front man. Watching a band shred and a lead singer make like a statue seems a bit oxymoronic. Where's the sweat? Where's the thrashing about?
Wooden is not even in The Keeper's vocabulary. Go ahead and say it to any of them - they won't understand. These guys don't speak the language.
It's apparent The Keeper love to perform and the energy kicks off as soon as they launch into their set and never stops until the final note. From the get go, Andrew Chapman heads into the crowd, inviting patrons to sing-a-long, encouraging audience participation, and even drinking some of the crowd's beer. Shit, Andrew doesn't even care if it's Hamms. If that swill is offered, down the gullet it goes! Meanwhile, Izzy, Ryan, and Brian blast away with a ferocity to assuage any metal head's jones for ass kicking rock and roll!
NOTE: It is not easy for bands to achieve successful audience participation. For example, if the band or group suck, then it proves a fruitless endeavor. Case in point: The Black Eyed Peas. A long time ago, I witnessed these assholes 'perform.' It was all, "Raise your hands..." and "C'mon everyone.." almost begging us all to enjoy their shit ass performance. The entire production verified their commitment to suck - a commitment that still exists today.
But that doesn't matter here because, here, we celebrate everything right about music: The Keeper. Do not take for granted what they give during their shows. Right now, The Keeper is in the midst of their victory lap, and the finish line draws near. Let's hope the hiatus is only temporary.
It gives us great pleasure at the Seattle Rock Guy to debut The Keeper's new song "Dearly Deloved" through video taken at Linda Fest. Watch the video and see this shit in action!
As of now you have only two more confirmed chances to see The Keeper live, including a Pre-PAX party at The Comet September 2nd and the last rites September 24th.
Stay tuned...
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