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The Throwaways
September 01, 2009 | 03:29 PM

Out of curiosity,how many bands with members approaching their 30's or in 'em get signed to a major deal and then go on a worldwide tour?This band has just seen its best turnout.And,like it's been mentioned a few times,the mainland is filled with bands that have a female lead with better arrangements and songs,and they aren't signed either.When the music you play is not unique or sets you out far from the crowd,your chances of making it are slim to none.

To prove that last point,just look at Vince Esquire,he has done some touring and festivals.But how many covers by SRV can you do until your act gets stale.That guy has all the talent in the world,but it would be great to hear more of his stuff than another cover.IMO,Vince is the most talented guy in Maui,maybe I'm biased because I enjoy good music,but he shorts himself with playing the dive bars that require him to play covers instead of his originals.Erin Smith plays her originals but it's just so bubblegum.There's no spark there to say this band is on to something musically.I had read somewhere where they got equated to The Clash as far as being a band that meshes styles together.As a loyal and longtime listener of The Clash,this is insulting.The Clash did meshes quite well and are world renowned for it.The Throwdowns not so well.Paul Simonon had another band after his days with The Clash,Havana 3am,check it out...it's amazing at how well the meshes were done with that band and the latin sounds they incorporated.

In closing,I really think some of you need to get off island more often and see what the music is like coming out of some other places.Maui is a time warp and it shows through the music that gets played here.The music that most performers create here, sounds dated most of the time.Sorry to say,but Erin Smith stays here long enough she will be another Gina Martinelli,Gail Swanson,Amy Gilliom,and that Anastasia Gillam from Voodoo Suns.I believe they are all lounge singers.

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