The DGB: It Doesn't Stand For A Fuckin' Thing!

That was the answer I got when I asked Daniel what their band name stood for. For the clever those of you who know Daniel, you'll probably figure it out. For those that don't, or for those who the amount of glue you ate as a child has affected your critical thinking skills, they'll generously point to their logo on the bass drum and quote the same words Dan quoted to me. So it really could stand for anything. The “Damn Good Beer”. The “Dutch Girl's Bra” she left as a token. But it doesn't.

The DGB just released their sixth record “The Greatest Life Unknown” under the prolific Get Bent Records label, and I had the pleasure of listening to some of the tunes off of the new album.

The first being 'Lights Out', began with a diffident, endearing intro that indicated I might be in for a reggae experience - burst in the bold distortion of the chorus, and the whole song experience changed. These guys are a rock band. I truly enjoyed this song for the simple reason that they go from sweet, dreamy riffs to dirty, energetic heights and interlock them with some great character. Even a ten second hint of Johnny Cash crept in there when the harmonica came through.

'Burn Together' pulled me in right away with the rhythm of the voice. Jon uses it without a hint of affectation. I believe it. He's modest in his tone most times, but authentically powerful when he needs to be.

Daniel Greer, Jon Greer, Jamie Robinson and Steve Jacket combine their talents to form a new rock engine in which they continually cross this country on what seems to be their life-time tour. How's that for dedication?

In a final formation of thought, I find it hard to classify this band. They come from many different angles, and it begins to form some sort of chameleon rock. Blending together many colours of its surroundings to survive and thrive. And thrive they shall.

The band is currently on tour with Vitus Wight from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria and will be on the road until Christmas.

Their upcoming shows include:

Sept, 26, 2011          TBA Open Mic "or something"    St. John's NL

Sept 27, 2011           O'Reilly's Famous Open Mic      St. John's, NL

Sept. 28, 2011	Acoustic Wednesdays at Distortion	St. John's, NL
Sept. 29 2011	The Levee	St. John's, NL
Sept. 30, 201	Distortion	St. John's, NL
Oct. 1, 2011	Clancy's Pub	Stephenville, NL

More tour dates can be found at http://www.thedgb.tk/.

They will also be passing through Ontario in mid-October, so keep those ears perked!

Don't miss out on the opportunity of this experience.

Matthew R. Edwards