RubberBuzz || Akron Unleashed: The Isolation Theory

4.24.2005

The Isolation Theory

Over the weekend I went to R/E to hear some live music that I could hopefully make fun of, but unfortunately I really liked the two bands I heard. So instead of berating them, I guess I'll have to praise them.

When I arrived, Anger in the Grass was finishing up, but what I heard was really good. Next up was the headlining band of the night: The Isolation Theory. When bassist Ryan Baker was warming up, I could tell I was in for a good show. Technically, Ryan is amazing, but a good bassist needs a group equally taleted musicians complimenting him to create a kick-ass band. Damien Elder on drums and Scott Paris on guitar and lead vocals are just the two needed to make this trio stand out from many of the other bands I've head in the area. The three played a massive set of original hyper-hot music. The one cover they did do was one of my all time favorite songs, Radiohead's Fake Plastic Trees. Needless to say, I was happy.

After the show I had the chance to talk to Ryan and Scott. Not only are they great musicians, but they are also nice guys. I scored an Isolation Theory t-shirt which I will proudly wear to their next show. They will be back at R/E on the 21st of May. They will also be at R/E every third Wednesday of the month hosting open mic night. If you'd like to see them sooner, you can venture out of Akron and head over to Sadie Rene's in North Canton to hear them on the May 8th.

The Isolation Theory

(joe :: The Isolation Theory)

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