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Recently, RSMD entered a battle of the bands contest for a
chance to win a time slot at the venue of all venues…the epic Red RocksAmphitheater. The winners also will win $4,000, a professionally recorded EP,
and new equipment. All of this is a massive opportunity for any band trying to
make it in such a competitive industry where everyone wants to be the next Led
Zeppelin or signed to a major label.
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Schechter has become the leader that many of his band mates
look to for signals and writes a majority of their songs. He shreds as lead
guitarist on every solo and every song. Not to discredit the rest of the band
because each person in RSMD has an amazing amount of talent that they put into
perfecting their craft. It comes alive on stage and particularly exploded when
competing at the Best of the West: Battle of the Bands at Herman’s Hideaway in
Denver. RSMD was in the groove, while not letting their nerves get the best of
them. However, stage presence is something that needs work, but that comes with
practice.
“We have definitely been working hard to become better performers.
It’s something we have been told about, and we have gotten a lot better at it
than previous shows.” Schechter said with determination. “I thought we did a
much better job tonight.”
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Herman’s Hideaway had become RSMD’s home. Excitement and a
better sense of confidence poured out more so than previous shows. Music was
injected into their veins from just picking up their instruments The 150 (+/-)
people that were in attendance, hopped off their seats, and started rocking out
to the jams of Robby Schechter and The Motion Detectors as if they were a
magnet for dancing and having an awesome night. It was awesome to see how many
people embraced the passion and talent that shook their eardrums, especially
because they are an unknown group of young musicians.
According to Schechter, “Most of the band has jazz
backgrounds, so they are used to having a leader. In jazz there is a leader
that everyone looks to.” He continued, “We have a ton of talent coming from
each member and have been working hard to get our music to be heard by anyone
and everyone. Playing in this competition is great exposure for us.”
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As their one-hour time slot went on without a glitch, more
people continued to gather in front of the stage, clearly having a great time. There
was an instant connection between the music and the audience, which isn’t
something that necessarily happens for bands starting out. RSMD’s creativity
and unique style, made it happen. Their music has the ability to appeal to
those who enjoy a wide variety of musical genres drawing in all walks of music
lovers. In a way, RSMD can’t be set in to a specific category or type of sound
because they cover everything from rock, to blues, to jazz, to funk, and so on.
However, RSMD are Rock and Roll at heart. Schechter strangles
his guitar with passion as the rest of the members show how dynamic they can be
with their instruments. Every single played as if their instrument is fully a
part of who they are, whether it is a Saxophone, keys, percussion, etc. the
music and instruments are purely extensions of themselves. This isn’t found
very often with bands trying to make music their profession, especially in
young bands. However, each person adapted to their surroundings and what was
being played at that moment.
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When it came down to the end of the night, and the major
decision for who was to move on to the semi-finals of the competition, Robby
Schechter and The Motion Detectors to much amazement didn’t win. This didn’t
get the band down though.
“Thank you so much for all of the support we’ve received
from everyone.” Schechter said, “After playing a live show there is a high that
we all feel because this is what we love to do.”
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An audience member also added, “I don’t know how they didn’t win.
They blew away all the competition, especially that last band. They sucked.”
If anything, this show seemed to be motivation for RSMD to
keep moving forward with their music. In an industry that has no room for the
weak hearted and those only trying to get paid, these guys know the next steps
they need to take in order to create a larger fan base at larger venues. To
them, it’s all about the music.
“We wouldn’t have been able to do any of this without the
support from our friends, family, fans, and each other.” Schechter said with a
positive attitude and smile on his face.
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RSMD has a unique enough sound that will enable them to
reach people on a much larger scale further down the road. Each set the band
plays better than the previous time because they are all determined and motivated
by the love for what they do as well as taking the time needed to spend working
out the bugs. This makes way for these recent college graduates to constantly
progress and stay true to their passion for the band.
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Herman’s Hideaway has also had a wonderful impact on making
this happen because they are constantly booked for shows at this small, yet
well-known venue in Denver. It has opened doors that will only come more often
as RSMD grow together and continue building the strong bond that a band needs
to succeed.
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Currently, RSMD has their first self-titled studio album out
for sale as well as several videos of their live performances. Watch out Denver
and the music industry as a whole, Robby Schechter and The Motion Detectors
will be blasting through your speakers faster than some may think. Keep your
eyes and ears open.
rage.
ReplyDeleteawesome writing Peyton! you are
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these guys suck...
ReplyDeleteAnd what are you doing with your life...? Don't post on here if you are gonna talk shit. Either say something constructive or get the fuck out of here.
ReplyDeleteHe is one of the great performer and lots of people love him and me as well.
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