Waylon Speed from Burlington, Vermont describe what they do as filthy underground outlaw dirt rock. I’ve also heard it coined “punkabilly”, as well as “speedwestern”, if you are looking for a box to put them in. Whatever you call it, it is undeniably great. They have performed in Danbury, CT a couple of times now and were selected to join last year’s Gathering Of The Vibes festival in Bridgeport alongside the likes of Primus, Jimmy Cliff and Damian Marley and Nas. Their debut record, Georgia Overdrive, is getting regular spins on WXCI 91.7FM Western Connecticut State University and their website promises a new double disc record out in March of this year. Waylon Speed deliver nothing short of absolute precision during their live performances. Expect shredding guitar solos, soaring harmonies and blue collar charm in spades this Saturday, February 11th as they open the night at Heirloom Arts Theatre in Danbury, CT. Photo
Priding themselves on being the loudest band in the room, Ovlov craft alternative rock songs that are smart and infectious. Think Nirvana, Lemonheads and Dinosaur Jr and you’ll definitely be impressed with this Newtown rock outfit. They perform right after Waylon Speed on this bill. Check out their song Deep Fried Head. Photo
The Field Recordings could very well save the Danbury music scene. I was instantly impressed with these guys the first time I saw them perform as it was clear through just that one performance that they were a band that was trodding a different path. They have continuously evolved and are clearly not afraid of experimentation – something sorely lacking in many bands nowadays. They are eager, industrious and most importantly, very talented. I am so looking forward to ending my Saturday night in the arms of The Field Recordings. Photo
