Pure Soul

I realize that it has been over a month since my last post, and for the I apologize from the deepest depth of my soul... now that that's out of the way...

Matty O'Brien, front man for one of the greatest bands of all time, and the rest of The Crawl have decided to start up a charity for the local homeless called Pure Soul. Pure Soul will be collecting gently used coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and other various warm clothing, and will be personally handed out to the local homeless on long island by members of the band, and various Memphis Crawl groupies such as myself.

This is a great cause so please help out as much as you can. The main collection of contributions from all you wonderful fans out there will be done just before and directly after Memphis Crawl's live performances. If you are unable to attend any of The Crawl's show's but would still like to donate, please feel free to leave a comment on the blog and I will personally come and pick up your donations.

There are so many people a lot less fortunate then ourselves. No matter how little we have in this trying times, they have a whole lot less, and in some cases nothing. It's cold enough outside this winter, lets not be cold in denying these people their basic need for warmth.

"I basically just started this because Memphis Crawl always has and always will root for the underdog, in words of my friend James Skidmore, 'Love is Action' I think this band is a great forum to spread the word and help people who need it" -Matty O'Brien

"We want nothing in return except to make it a little easier on the people and show them that there are people out there who still care and are rooting for them, and life is not all about money, it's about love!" -Memphis Crawl

So from Matty O'Brien, the rest of Memphis Crawl, and myself (Ben Pollicino) we ask you to please go through your attic, and dressers, or whatever other receptacle you hold your clothes in and help us clothe the homeless! If you don't have anything to donate, there are TONS of thrift stores across long island where you can find clothes for only a couple of dollars.

Let us build an army... an army for Memphis Crawl

Memphis Crawl Live TONIGHT at The NYC Underground

NYC BABY!!! This is it, the big show! Memphis Crawl is playing tonight in New York City at The Underground. There are directions available on the link, and it's very simple to get to.

Instead of telling you myself why you should come to the gig tonight, here are some wise words of wisdom from The Crawl's front man, Matty O'Brien:

"MEMPHIS CRAWL is ringing in this holiday season with a gift to all of you crazy muthatruckas who have partied with us all year long-rocked our records-sang our lyrics-wore our t-shirts- and most importantly, became card carrying members of our cult!!!!! Come on come all - friends old and new!!!!! Let's all celebrate being alive together and rock the best freakin' city on the planet!!! There's a bunch of different great bands performing and this venue is a great hang, and this show is 100% free!!!!!"

Yep, so there you have it. With any luck, I'll see you all tonight! Peace Happy Holidays Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah Happy Kwanza and all that good stuff!!!

Let us build an army, an army for Memphis Crawl

BATTLE OF THE BANDS TONIGHT AT THE PARAMOUNT!!!

This is it! The moment that Memphis Crawl has been waiting for. Tonight will be a night to remember. If you're a regular reader of my blog, you know how I'm always talking about how amazing Memphis Crawl is live. I've seen them play some pretty awesome shows, at some pretty awesome venues. However, tonight, will be their greatest performance yet.

There's a lot at stake tonight. Not just the prize money, which would help fund their first full length album, but a lot of important people will be at this gig. If the stars and planets are all aligned properly tonight, the possibilities are endless!

Every great band has had an iconic performance before they exploded into the music world, and changed rock and roll. Tonight, it's Memphis Crawl's turn. It will be a night to remember for sure. People will be talking about this performance for a long, long time.

So make sure you get your butt down to The Paramount tonight. Tickets will be available at the door, $25 bucks a pop. The show starts at 7:30 so please come down and support one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Memphis Crawl. Tonight The Crawl will give a whole new meaning to the word EPIC!

Also be sure to check out Memphis Crawl's new and improved website, designed by drummer Mike Vincenti!

Let us build an army, an army for Memphis Crawl

VOTE FOR MEMPHIS CRAWL!!!

102.3 WBAB is hosting a contest called Home Grown Superstar, in which thousands of local bands compete. Well I'm sure as no surprise to you all, Memphis Crawl has not only entered, but has made it to the final 4! So here's what we need from you, votes! Be sure to vote for Memphis Crawl, but also share this with everyone you know, including that guy in the cubical across from you that smells funny. Together we can ensure this victory for The Crawl! Don't forget to check back soon for exciting updates about the band!

Let us build an army, an army for Memphis Crawl

In This Case... Smaller Is Better

The great Kyle Gass once said, "I would rather play a small venue with 500 people, then a huge venue with 50,000 people." Why would a musician say this? Because it's all about the music, it's all about the fans, it's not about fame and fortune, even as nice as those things are.

When I think about Memphis Crawl, I don't think of Madison Square Garden, Giants Stadium, or The Stables Center. It's small local venues throughout the country that I see The Crawl playing in. While playing in a small venue, the band is able to connect with the audience more on a personal level as they melt the crowds face off. Personally speaking from experience, with several hefty medical bills to prove it! Not only is Memphis Crawl all about their fans, but they also care about the music, which is what Rock N' Roll truly is about! This is why Memphis Crawl is a very rare commodity in the music world today.

With a fair share of "musicians" today in our American society, it's all about how to get to the top, and how to make the most money on the way up. Now don't get me wrong, money is great, and helps a lot with the progress of the band, but that shouldn't be the soul purpose either. With great musical legends like The Doors, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones, it was their music that gave them their super-stardom status.

As a person obsessed with "good" music, there are very few bands who can now compete with Memphis Crawl. While "talkin' bout my generation", there were not a lot of true rock stars that I was able to grow up with, with very few exceptions such as Kurt Cobain and Serj Tankien. Memphis Crawl is a band that I've been able to follow religiously, as well as getting to know the entire band personally. For me, it's beyond a dream come true to be able to be a part of their reign as musical gods.

So without further ado, I present to you a rough cut for Memphis Crawl's first music video for their song Wildflower Annie from their EP Falling Down Against the Sun, so check it out!!!

Remember you saw it here first, and for all upcoming events, photos, videos, and info about The Crawl, be sure to come back and visit!

Let us build an army, an army for Memphis Crawl

Memphis Crawl Live in NYC Baby!!!

Need plans for tomorrow night? I can't see any better way to spend a Friday night then seeing Memphis Crawl perform live at the National Underground in NYC from 11:00pm-1:00pm. This is one of the top venues in NYC to perform at and will definitely be one for the books. It will be a night filled with loud music, great people, and an epic band, so be sure not to miss it!

The last performance The Crawl had was last week at Painters Restaurant. It was a small intimate setting, not really the best venue for our Lords of the Loud. However, even still, they went in to the performance like they were playing The Garden. Even after numerous technical/personnel difficulties, the show still went on and rocked the house. Minds were blown, faces were melted, enough said.

Since I've become an avid follower of Memphis Crawl, it's like I've been welcomed into their family. This isn't just an amazing band we're talking about here, it's an amazing group of guys that have formed something rare that words will not do justice to. It's music, it's life, it's loud, and it's soul.

For those of you that are regular readers of this blog, you know how I am always discussing the importance of seeing The Crawl perform live. Well, I keep saying it, and I'll keep saying it until the whole world has heard and seen what music truly is.

So there are no excuses to not be at this show tomorrow night, drop what you're doing, forget the world series (It's lame anyway no one important is in it), and prepare yourself for an unforgettable musical experience. Blow some minds, melt some faces, and change some lives, here's to Memphis Crawl!

Let us build an army, an army for Memphis Crawl

Memphis Crawl Live at Painters in Brookhaven TONIGHT!!!

Be sure to come on down to Painters Restaurant tonight at 9pm for another epic show by Memphis Crawl. The last show of them performing live I saw was at the Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue, and that was a life changing show! There aren't many words that can describe seeing The Crawl, as I like to call them, live; but here are a few anyway: Epic, amazing, mind-blowing, unreal, just to name a few.

It's a Thursday night, turn off the tv, turn off the 360/PS3 and get your butt's down to Painters Restaurant! You don't know where it is, you say? How about some directions!

So come on down to see Matty, Bryan, Mike, and Mad for one of the greatest nights of your life! You don't know rock and roll, until you've seen Memphis Crawl doing a live performance. Every time I go they get better and better. The guys of The Crawl are constantly working to improve their art, and it shows. From originals like, "White Horse", "Wintertime", and "Wildflower Annie", to their amazing covers like The Beatles, "Don't Let Me Down", The Doors, "5 to 1", and their newest cover by The Rolling Stones, "Wild Horses".

If you don't believe me and you think I'm just a lunatic obsessed with the band, even though that's partially true, come on down and see for yourself what all the fuss is about, and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.