Funk and Roll.

The Notorious Beat Plank @ Batschkapp, Frankfurt - November 2009.

The Notorious Beat Plank was the opening act from a very random Sunday evening at Batschkapp, where 5 different bands (from different styles) were playing. And I might say, I just ended up there that night because my friend Alex is playing in the band. And I am glad I did. Usually, this is not my kind of music (even though I am pretty open minded) - they make a very stylish funk/soul with some rock attitude to it. Interesting mix.

This was actually my first concert of them, and it won't be the last. For those who were there, well, they had fun. The band sure knows how to position on stage and command the crowd. The vocalist is full of energy and don't run away from the "front man" responsibility, dealing with passion and adrenaline. His voice is also very different, and I gotta say, sounds way better live than in the recordings. The band is very rehearsed, everything fits on the right place. One guitar fills the ambient with its groove, the bass and the drums are very aligned, everything seems right. And therefore, the band sounds very consistent.

The crowd was also very diverse, and they manage somehow to put them together. Merits to the band, who is coming with a new single and a new label to project them. And I might say they are on their way.

For those who wants to listen to them, here is the link:

http://www.myspace.com/notoriousbeatplank

See ya.