Sunday, October 3, 2010

Sugary Sweet - Rock Sugar at the House of Blues

"While you may be able to at last take the metal band off the deserted island, apparently you can’t take 20 years of exposure to 80’s pop out of the metal band. Prepare to have the line between pop and metal blown to smithereens and pour yourself a shot of Rock Sugar." - quoted from the Rock Sugar Story

Sound familiar? It really shouldn't. This story is anything but common, and Rock Sugar is anything but your common rock band. These guys put on a show that must be seen to be believed...and even then, you may have to rub your eyes. Rock Sugar, who was headlining the House of Blues Sunset when I caught their show, is known for their unique mashup of 80s pop and heavy metal songs. They bring with them all the things you'd expect from an 80s glam metal band - from the wild hair, flowing scarves, and leather attire, to the jewel encrusted guitars, tatoos and chains. They even have their girlfriends up on stage with them, dancing along in the wings! But they also bring a few surprises, like their take on 80s pop songs that rarely have any business at a rock and roll show. And when was the last time you saw a band that ordered pizza delivery during the show - not only for themselves, but for the whole crowd in attendance!? You can throw all the rules out the window when these hard rockers take the stage.

Jess Harnell effortlessly belts out the vocals



The talented Chuck Duran nailed every riff, and made each song come to life






Johnny Five - Still alive, and featured on bass and vocals












Alex Track, rockin' in the cool blue light


Band wives? Girlfriends? Groupies? Who cares!? They're hot chicks up on the stage!



It was pizza night, and everyone in the audience was invited up to the stage for a slice!



Johnny and Chuck, pouring some sugar on the Hollywood crowd

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