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20 Paces Music Video
Stay tuned for the release of our very first music video for 20 Paces off Watermelon EP! We shot for 22 hours straight at LICk Studios in Queens, NY on March 4. Many thanks to our crew, especially our director Mike Hsieh of Bowery Pictures, Danny April, Jon Garbus, Jamie Sellers and Jamel Mims. Now check out some pictures and get excited for this video!
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Notes from Professor Blogdon
Well, it’s official… Watermelon has joined the internet revolution. Finally, YOU, our beloved internet-savvy fan-base, HAVE GOT THE POWER. The power to learn; the power to grow; the power to stand up for what you believe in; the power to live your life. For the first time ever, you can gain access to a juicy helping of Watermelon-flavored loving, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks out of the year. For free. Here at Watermelonlove.com you can get free music, check out some photos and video, find out when you can next see Watermelon live and in the flesh, and even buy music from us (name your own price) (even $0) (Seriously.) (And nobody will know, because it’s on the internet).
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Press
DC Rock Live Review
DC Rock Live
Watermelon – Ramzy & the Brothers Handsome – Rich Mahogany — Velvet Lounge – Nov 23 2011
By David Hintz
Watermelon - The ‘headliner’ from New York is up next and has the same instrumentation, although there are male and female vocalists up front. They are locally born and bred for the most part and play here often, although this is the first time I’ve taken in their set. And it is also in the funk/R&B vein. There are some changes here from what I first heard tonight. First, the twin vocals work extremely well as often is the case. The female lead is the better up-front vocal with great power and control. The male voice is softer but harmonizes well, creating a really rich sound. The instrumentation breathes a bit more and the sounds are livelier. They avoid the trappings of the genre, by branching out a bit into a blues rocker, “Whipping Post” (with a guest guitarist I think–I was way in the back and didn’t see the full stage). They also did a cool cover of Led Zeppelin’s “What is and What Should Never Be”. This is an interesting band that is worth a listen. But if your feet want to move then don’t think too hard, just check out their set.
A Little Love from Yelp.com
I have had some great nights here and some boring nights here. I highly recommend that you go on a Friday night when there is live music. The place is completely packed, but it is worth it because the bands they hire are amazing. There are 2 levels so if it’s too crowded you can go upstairs. You can still hear the music from the 2nd level since it is more like an indoor balcony. I have gone other nights where the live music is crap and the place is empty. One of the most boring nights out I’ve had since moving back to DC. Hint*** if Watermelon is playing that night, you MUST go. They are an amazing high energy funk rock band that frequents Bobby Lew’s.
PS. NO COVER CHARGE! Even for nights with live music.
Headstash.com Review
Headstash.com
Artist Highlight: Watermelon
Usually I have a structured process when choosing a band or artist for my weekly highlight. However, this week, Watermelon just fell into my lap. I had the pleasure of attending a show at a bar in Adams Morgan, Washington DC and was blown away by the energy they all exerted. The singing was almost flawless and the funky/dancy sound brought such a positive energy to the crowd.