THE PREMIER OF REVUE:REVIEW
On October 2 Chuck Shiele will be hosting a showcase at The 443 featuring the incredible talents of Christopher Ames, Bob Halligan Jr. and Colin Aberdeen. The event will showcase the music, songwriting, and the up-close charismatic charm of each of these local treasures in unplugged fashion. Come on down to dig the super cool show and the super cool vibe.
Then:
In the following issue of Table Hopping, Chuck will talk about what happened at the show in this new Revue:Review component of his column. We’ll also announce the next Revue:Review showcase. We promise to bring you compelling talent every time, so come on down and let’s have a great time. It’s good for you. It’s good for our city.
Featured Artists
BOB HALLIGAN JR. is a rock singer, musician, music producer and songwriter who has collaborated with many artists, particularly in the hard rock/heavy metal genre, throughout his career. He is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Ceili Rain, a group he founded which combines Celtic, rock and contemporary Christian music. As a songwriter, Halligan has contributed songs to two albums by heavy metal band Judas Priest: “(Take These) Chains” from 1982’s Screaming for Vengeance and the single “Some Heads Are Gonna Roll” from 1984’s Defenders of the Faith.[2] Judas Priest lead singer Rob Halford included another song by Halligan, “Twist”, on the album Resurrection by his band Halford.Halligan also worked extensively with the hard rock/heavy metal band Kix, beginning in the mid-1980s, when he co-wrote most of the songs on the band’s third album, Midnite Dynamite. Incidentally, one of the most successful songs he has ever written is Kix’s near-top ten hit, “Don’t Close Your Eyes” (co-written with one-time Crack the Sky frontman John Palumbo and Kix bassist Donnie Purnell), which was featured on the band’s follow-up album, Blow My Fuse. The tune remains Kix’s highest charting single.
He also wrote the songs “Beat ‘Em Up” and “Make Rock Not War” on Blue Öyster Cult’s Club Ninja record, “Rise to It” and “Read My Body” on Kiss’ album Hot in the Shade,[1] “Could’ve Been You” on Cher’s album Love Hurts and the single “Rock You” for Helix’s Walkin’ the Razor’s Edge album. In addition, Halligan wrote or co-wrote most of the songs on Night of the Crime by 80’s heavy metal band Icon. He also co-wrote the song “Bang Down The Door” on Bonfire’s 1989’s Point Blank record.
CHRISTOPHER AMES is always listening for singable stories. Traveling the country for over 20 years as a solo performer, he does his level best to wring every drop of emotion, faith, honesty, and truth out of the stories he sings and the guitar he plays. Christopher Ames simply wants to make music that leaves a mark.
And at the end of the day, it’s always about the songs. Whether the songs are originals or classic rock covers, they are born out of life, out of experience, out of mileage, out of our stories… speaking to this Christopher says, “The more I hear people tell their stories, the more I recognize that our lives are mosaics interwoven with threads of grace. The edges are sharp, there is joy and heartbreak, but in the midst of it all, there is hope.” It is these mosaics, these stories and this Hope that informs the songs of CHRISTOPHER AMES
COLIN ABERDEEN is a full time working musician based in Syracuse, NY and frontman for the genre-defying roots rockers Los Blancos. Colin has traveled extensively throughout the U.S. in his three decades of live performance and has earned a variety of awards in his career including repeat honors of favorite guitarist and vocalist in Blues Connection and Syracuse New Times, Sammy awards for best blues vocalist, best blues band and best acoustic act. He and Los Blancos were featured on the nationally syndicated radio show Beale st. Caravan and have recorded w two time grammy winner and founding member of Los Blancos, Jose Alvarez and his long time band leader, friend and employer, Louisiana legen Terrance Simien.
Colin has released numerous albums with Los Blancos in their 25 years as a touring band, as well his recently released solo acoustic recording, “Too Big To Fail” and has also been featured as a guest musician on a host of others. When he’s not armed with an electric guitar for shows with the band, Colin transforms into a down-home solo performer of original and traditional blues. He plays an extensive repertoire of original songs, delta slide and piedmont blues while engaging audiences with soulful vocals and a stage presence of wit and charm all his own.
Colin is currently performing in and around Syracuse with Los Blancos as well as maintaining a busy schedule of solo performances in the area.
Showtime: 7pm, $5 Cover.
The 443 is an 18+ venue.