Secret Beaches Takeover the Black Oak (Oneonta, NY)
Alex Kaufman
Last night at 10:30 Secret Beaches performed along with several other groups at the Black Oak. Frontman and singer, Justin Babbino, had played numerous gigs in his life and he was far from nervous with this one. His raw charisma allows him to maintain his audacity and to keep the crowd on their feet.
Greg Chieco, Beaches' drummer, is an expert at keeping time and being an innovator with fills and rolls. Slade, bassist and rapper, gives the band a creativity that separates them from other groups. Slade is a master at the walking bass and building a strong and heavy rhythm section with Chieco. Brian Gipson, the band's guitarist, is no amateur. Gipson knows how to perfect solos within his own style and show the crowd some cool licks.
Secret Beaches played for approximately forty-five minutes. Their set consisted of mostly originals, including a popular track, "Son of a Beach." Beaches sound can best be described as a taste of Punk, Alternative Rock, and a Jam Band. As per routine, frontman, Babs dedicated "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley to an audience member (Paul Benjamin).
The band certainly has a bright future ahead of them due to their musical talent and experience. If you didn't make this show, there will be definitely be another one in a few weeks!
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