[NEohioPAL] The Numbers Band's NYE concert featured in Kent Patch

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The Numbers Band to say Goodbye to 2010 at 
The Kent Stage
Local band in its 41st year of making original music to play New Year's Eve     



For a band in its 41st year of making music, the Numbers Bandshows no signs of 
slowing down.
 
The Numbers Band (officially named 15-60-75) will usher in the New Year with a 
special concert Friday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. at The Kent Stage. Rachel Wearsch and 
The Beatnik Playboys will open the show.

The band has been a fixture of the Northeast Ohio music scene for decades, and 
still performs regularly in Kent, Akron and Cleveland.  The band formed in 1970 
by guitarist/songwriter Bob Kidney and saxophonist Terry Hynde. They made their 
live debut at The Kove in Kent in July of that year, and they soon attracted a 
large local following. Kidney's brother Jack joined soon after, and his 
harmonica and keyboards have been a constant of the band's original sound since 
then.

The band went through lots of personnel changes, especially in the early years. 
Devo co-founder Gerry Casale was in an early incarnation. Bassist Bill Watson 
and drummer Frank Casamento anchor the current line-up, which has been together 
seven years.  When Akron-area groups such as Devo and Tin Huey signed national 
record contracts in the 1970s, many expected the Numbers Band would follow suit. 
But while their local following grew, national success eluded them.

But Kidney is extremely proud of his band's status. "I'm proud of the fact that 
we're a local band," he said. "The reason we're here after 40 years is because 
we are a local band and people here support us. They come to see us play what we 
play, and they don't ask us to do anything else. I'm proud of that and that's 
what I work for."

This year was a big year for the group. In addition to celebrating their 40th 
anniversary, the band released a new CD, "The Inward City," produced by David 
Thomas of the acclaimed alt-rock band Pere Ubu.  Originally rooted in 
Chicago-style blues, the Numbers Band sound has evolved over the years into an 
intriguing mix of blues, rock and jazz.

While it's true that their music defies easy categorization, it's not hard to 
get it when you hear them live. When the band is on, the Numbers Band is a 
powerful and hypnotic unit. The rhythm section provides the foundation, allowing 
for Hynde's soaring sax, Jack's killer harmonica and Bob's trademark vocals, wit 
and brilliant off-kilter guitar work.

The band has some surprises planned for New Year's Eve. Former guitarist Mike 
Stacy will sit in on some songs, and Kidney says other former band members also 
may perform. Beatnik Playboys guitarist Steve Downey also is expected to join 
the group for some tunes.

As the band caps off a big year, Kidney is also looking forward. The band has 
already booked a solid slate of live shows for 2011, and Kidney has plenty of 
new projects he would like to tackle. Over the last two years he has been 
archiving his vast collection of photographs. His goal is to eventually release 
a DVD photo history of the band.  Amazingly, he says he has photos of every 
line-up of the band since its inception.

Kidney also has an extensive archive of the band's live performances he is 
hopeful to go through in the new year. "I'm probably going to start offering mp3 
downloads so you can buy the songs online," Kidney said.

The Kent Stage is one of the band's favorite venues, and he is hopeful local 
folks will support it. "It's an amazing venue and one that features local bands 
and local music," Kidney said.

The Kent Stage will add to Friday night's festivities with free appetizers and 
New Year's Eve party favors. Half bottles of champagne will be available, in 
addition to their regular full bar.

"It should be fun," Kidney said. "It will be a nice night of music."

Tickets are $15 and are available online at www.kentstage.org, at Woodsy's Music 
and Spin More Records, and will also be available at the door.

About this column:Local radio personality Bob Burford will be reviewing live 
music acts in the Kent area for your reading pleasure here on Kent Patch. 

 






     


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Location & Ticket Info 

The Kent Stage is located at 175 East Main Street in downtown Kent, Ohio.  There 
is FREE parking behind the theater and on all city streets after 6PM.  Tickets 
are available 24-hours a day at www.kentstage.org or call 1-800-595-4849. After 
initial on-line sales, Woodsy's Music and Spin-More Records go on sale.  If not 
sold-out, tickets also be available at the door.  Doors open one hour before 
concert.  If you have any questions please email us at wrfaa at yahoo.com 
 or tom at kentstage.org  or call 330-677-5005.  

 
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