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Lynam performs at The Brighton Bar on March 23, 2007 |
LONG BRANCH, New Jersey (March 23, 2007) - Rock 'n’ roll has become too serious, since the late '80s and early '90s. Nowadays, the style of music that was once created on the basis
of having a good time sometimes can seem more about spreading a pretentious message.
However, Lynam’s recent show at the Brighton Bar transcended all of the record company bullshit, along with the redundancy from band-to-band and album-to-album, prevalent in much of the music released
today. Instead, the band showed that even after a successful tour with Hinder, its fans are its number one priority. Lynam also displayed its ability to stay true to its roots and play the music it believes
in.
The Brighton Bar show displayed a band which is making its mark on the mainstream, without succumbing to corporate pressures. Even more impressive is the fact that the trio simultaneously could play
the role of performer and audience member. Lead singer/guitarist Jacob Lynam spent the majority of the show at the lip of the stage interacting with both the audience and bassist Mark Lynam. Drummer David
Lynam connected with the crowd from behind the kit.
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Jacob Lynam |
The Alabama band playfully interacted with its fans both before and after the show. It displayed its down-and-dirty-styled rock on a backline that was borrowed from many of the
night’s earlier performers. Its passion was evident and its chops could not be overlooked.
The band, whose members jokingly claim on its Myspace page to be the lovechild of Steve Nicks and Ronnie James Dio, has evolved since the release of its debut album White Trash Superstar in 2002.
The Birmingham, Alabama trio put out its third effort Life in Reverse in 2004 and has gained popularity in New Jersey, thanks to solid airplay on 95.9 WRAT.
Despite a couple of minor sound snafus, most likely the result of borrowed equipment, the Brighton Bar still proved to be one of the Jersey Shore’s best clubs to see a rock show. It still remains as
one of the few places where music is the number one priority and consistently delivers top notch sound quality.
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