CD REVIEW: 'Civil Twilight' - Civil Twilight

by Chad Cooper, February 2011

Civil Twilight
Civil Twilight
(Wind-up Records)

I accidentally ran into this three-piece band as they were the openers on the side stage at Buzzfest XXV last October at the Cynthia Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands.

With the name, I instantly thought of the vampire movie series Twilight and then I saw the lead singer, who resembled Robert Pattinson’s character, "Edward," so I chuckled and thought this was going to be a painful 25 minutes. It was all but that. After two songs, I thought they should have played the main stage.

From South Africa, this is the group’s debut album and several songs have been used on the television shows One Tree Hill, Harper’s Island and Terminator: The Sarah Connor
Chronicles.

Three songs have been released to radio, "Anybody Out There," "Quiet in My Town" and "Letters from the Sky," which was played frequently on KTBZ 94.5 The Buzz in Houston. It’s a brilliant debut that will take you down the streets U2, Coldplay and Radiohead have paved.

Many of the songs are longer than the average single, but if you enjoy the sound, why would you want it to end?

1. Anybody Out There (6:12)
2. Soldier (3:20)
3. Next to Me (3:34)
4. Letters from the Sky (4:35)
5. On the Surface (3:49)
6. Trouble (5:26)
7. Human (4:09)
8. Perfect Stranger (5:40)
9. What You Want (6:36)
10. Something She Said
11. Quiet in My Town (6:18)
12. Run Dry (4:18)
13. Save Yourself (3:32)
14. Stolen (5:09)

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Photos of Civil Twilight playing @ Buzzfest XXV (Oct. 23, 2010)

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: Trans-Siberian Orchestra @ Ford Arena

Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform at Ford Arena in Beaumont on Sunday, May 1.

Ticket prices are $55.50, $45.50 and $35.50 and will go on sale Friday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Ford Park Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations including Ticketmaster.com, HEB on Dowlen Road, Beaumont Civic Center and charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.

Founded in 1993 by Paul O'Neill, TSO is described as a progressive rock band that incorporates classical, orchestral, symphonic, and progressive elements into rock and heavy metal.

This particular show is called "Beethoven's Last Stand." O'Neill has created a theatrical experience that combined with arena rock takes this new genre to unprecedented levels.

For more information on TSO, visit their official website: trans-siberian.com.

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Video interview with Noel Biderman at the 2011 AEE Expo in Las Vegas.

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CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: Drowning Pool to play Scout Bar

by Chad Cooper, February 2, 2011

Dallas-based rockers Drowning Pool is scheduled to play an all-ages show at Scout Bar on Saturday, March 12, with doors at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 and go on sale Feb. 5 via online Frontgate Tickets, (888) 512-SHOW or the Scout Bar Box Office.

The four-piece is touring in support of the 2010 release Drowning Pool. Two singles released off the record have charted in the Top 10 Mainstream Rock chart with "Feel Like I Do" and "Turn So Cold."

Other popular tunes are "Bodies," "Step Up," "Enemy" and "37 Stitches."

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Slated to open for Drowning Pool at Scout Bar is Trust Co.

Venue information can be found at Scoutbar.com.

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT: Scout Bar welcomes Volbeat

by Chad Cooper, February 1, 2011

Scout Bar welcomes Danish metal rockers VOLBEAT on Friday, April 15 for an all ages show.

Tickets go on sale Feb.5 at Frontgate Tickets, charge by phone (888) 512-SHOW or the Scout Bar Box Office for $19. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Formed in Copenhagen in 2001, VOLBEAT is touring in support of their 2010 release Beyond Hell/Above Heaven. Each of their four albums have reached either gold or platinum status in Denmark.

Opening will be The Damned Things and Hourcast.