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What band today can you name that has a bass player that
is a virtual double for movie hero Austin Powers, as well as a drummer that
possesses an almost eery resemblance in drumming style and power to late Who
drummer Keith Moon? Why, the band I just saw tonight, whoworked their latest
crowd into an enthusiastic frenzy in the small but popular San Francisco club called
Bottom Of The Hill. They were the headliners of a five band line-up that celebrated
the power of three.
Oranger is a fun and
wonderful band that is ready to be 'discovered',
but right now they are one of the Bay Area's best kept secrets.
Guitarist
and lead singer Mike Drake, bass player and co-lead singer Matt Harris
and drummer Jim Lindsay proved once again why they are one of my favorite
local bands: clever wit, intelligence and catchy songs combined into a seamless wonderful
whole.
"Mike
Love Not War", "Bizarro" and "Eggtooth", among their original
songs, and a powerful cover of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues" proved
to me why it always worth my time and energy to check out this band live. Oranger
is a fun and wonderful band that is ready to be 'discovered', but right now they
are one of the Bay Area's best kept secrets
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