Tractor Race 10/2/05: Keenwild, Shawn Mafia, Limbeck
Keenwild:
Keenwild began the second day of Tractor Race entertainment, opening with “The Green Paper.” If you’re a fan of Hardcore, don’t bother, but if you like some good, clean, (well except for the song “Mr. Pete”), fun Pop Rock every once in a while, Keenwild is a great show. Their fan base, including thousands of myspace friends, speaks for itself. Ending with a surprising , uncensored, “Mr. Pete,” (because it’s a rock and roll show of course), Keenwild managed to attract quite a few listeners to the tent. Check them out at www.myspace.com/keenwild.
Shawn Mafia:
Shawn Mafia, dressed in his mobster attire, took the stage to play a solo acoustic set. It is hard to categorize his sound, especially solo, however, he seems to be some kind of weird Indie with a very original manner of speaking/singing. Shawn Mafia easily captured the hearts of the crowd because of his turn of the century carnival appeal. This is one awesome dude. I seriously cannot wait to see him with his full band. Listen to his music online at http://www.myspace.com/shawnmafiathetencentthrills, although you have to see him live to get the full Shawn Mafia experience.
Limbeck:
As soon as Limbeck entered with their vintage guitars, amps, and basses, I knew I was about to witness an interesting show. Blasting off into a signature Country Rock tune, Limbeck attracted many loud fans, which filled the tent with cheers. They have a vintage Texas vibe, with a modern edge, as well as a uniquely progressive sound, which includes aspects of Blues and Southern Rock. Combining jangly clean guitar rhythms with string bending solos and groovy bass riffs, Limbeck has both technical instrumentals and skilled vocals. Check them out at www.myspace.com/limbeck.
-KID KHALID