Concert review and
photographs by contributing writer Teri Wright aka Eyes of Jade
Photography.
Once again, this redhead
with the red camera hit the music scene and checked out a FREE –
YES I said FREE concert and I got to try out my new lens I purchased
for my birthday gift. Come with me as I take you on my adventure and
get to know 9ELECTRIC.
Getting to the venue which
is now WASTED GRAIN 4/27/17 (Used to be the OLD Martini Ranch bar). The venue
is now more open than it used to be, has one stage instead of 3. I
was very pleased with what was done with the new place. Only one
large stage to the front that directs your focus there only rather
than having 3 stages prior.
On stage about 10pm
9ELECTRIC took the stage and the crowd was cheering for Ron Underwood
or how he’s formally known as “Thunderwood” came on stage
grabbed his mic and asked “How you doin Phoenix?” Micah Electric
grabbed his sticks and sat behind his most awesome light up drum kit.
This kit was something to see. Completely decked out in LED lights
that changed colors. Mikey Lopez entered the stage along with the
new bassist Ginny Eck. This was her 2nd
tour stop with 9ELECTRIC and she did not disappoint at all. I wish
her the best with her new endeavor with this band. I think she fits
very nicely with the other 3 guys.
Ron started out singing
songs such as “Time
Bomb,” “Goodbye”
(Which is my favorite), Along with “Let’s Get Naked,” “Control” and many more from their debut
album The Damaged Ones.
9ELECTRIC, I think their
name says it all. ELECTRIC! Watching Mikey, and Ron bounce around on
the stage doing jump kicks along with some dance moves. Bringing the
word ELECTRIC to a whole new level of the meaning. Ron even jumped
off the stage and got into the crowd and started giving high fives to
everyone and had total interaction with the fans. When you go to a
show, we all have high expectations of what the band will sound like
and maybe give you a high five or get in the crowd. There have been a
lot of bands that just get up on stage and sing, No interaction, and
no passion it seems. Just there to be on stage. I can tell you this,
When 9ELECTRIC is on the stage, you will get everything you wanted
and more.
Their followers knew every
lyric it seemed that rolled off Ron’s tongue. I am in that group
because I know the words to “GOODBYE”. I was very excited myself
to hear that played live and yes, I’ll admit it wasn’t easy to do
photos of the band when I am sitting there singing with them. It’s
what I do. Rock with the fans, and the band.
After the set, Micah ran
the merchandise booth, signing autographs, along with the other band
mates as they all mingled with the audience taking selfies together,
introducing themselves to new fans who never heard of them but liked
their sound when they came into WASTED GRAIN. It was getting late and
I asked the group for a group photo on stage under their banner. The
faces, the horns thrown, smiles, laughs, everything was just a blast.
This is a great band, with a lot of heart, passion and fan love. It
shows, and that’s what we need more of. Bands willing to step out
of their norm, and actually embrace the fans because without them,
there would be No more concerts, No more love for the music scene and
that is why bands need to start to embrace their fan base more and
interact with them.
Check out on YouTube
9ELECTRIC’s official video for “GOODBYE”, and their newest
album THE DAMAGED ONES on
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon.com-Music.
As a fellow industrial
electronicore follower, this band does not conform to the normal
rigmarole, they’re catchy, fresh, and very clear on the vocals end
along with programing. I can promise once you start listening to
them, they will be added to your industrial collection.
Catch them in their
upcoming tour dates and make sure you follow them on Instagram,
Facebook and check their website for all updates on 9ELECTRIC your
heart can handle.
9ELECTRIC ONLINE:
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/9ElectricFB/
WEBSITE:
http://9electric.com/
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/9Electric
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/9electric
YOUTUBE
VIDEO: “GOODBYE”
Meet the Band:
Ron “Thunderwood” –Vocals
Mikey Lopez – Guitar
Ginny Eck –Bassist
Micah Electric – Programming/Drums
Alright my industrial
feeding frenzy metal dolls I am off for the next rendezvous – Catch
me every Wednesday as I take you along with me to my metal shows,
album reviews and interviews. Keep rocking, throw those horns up in
the air and keep the love of music alive.
Until then,
Eyes Of Jade Photography
Contributing
writer/photographer for Wicked Wednesday
Bangs Music &
Entertainment Magazine.
Hit me up online at:
Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/EyesOfJadePhotography/
I HOPE YOU’LL JOIN ME ON
MY NEXT ADVENTURE.
