Jack Tatum, Max Brooks and Jeff Haley of local band Facepaint prepare for their show on Thursday.
"Facepaint greatly benefits from its flawless execution and rock 'n' roll bravura," said Mas Y Mas frontman Vinny Meddis, whose prison-style "2 Tuff" tattoo on his upper arm adequately sums up the fast-paced jams and rowdy attitude that saturates the band's live show.
"Our music is highly professional music," assured Meddis. "We are very polished, professional entertainers. We play the hits and keep the mood as sleek and aesthetically pleasing as a well-moussed Baldwin. You and your girl (or) boy can sit back, relax and enjoy the finest in professional entertainment. That's the Mas Y Mas guarantee."
However, the group also asserts that its latest album, "Proud Sponsors of Pepsi," is ideal "for parties, dance recitals, puppetry, kilning, assisted suicides, non-assisted suicides, sudoku, gardening and blogging, and is best when paired with a fine meal of homemade ice." Meddis forewarned students of the health risks Mas Y Mas can pose.
"I had an old, sweet cat that died suddenly while Mas Y Mas was blaring out of the kitchen boom box," Meddis said. "I have no idea what sort of activities she was engaged in at the time ... I just come in the kitchen, found her there with that racket and knew right away it wasn't healthy to listen to the stuff. I'd never sell it to a child."
Both Mas Y Mas and Facepaint expressed praise for Des Ark, the show's headliner. The group's unique performance is divided into two parts. Lead singer Aimee Argote performs half of the show by herself and the other half with the rest of the band."The full band is dirty and raw and I guess a little bit progressive post punk," Schoenfeld said. "She can do anything from scream to rip your heart out with her quiet lyrics. ... It's really an impressive live show. She really feeds off the audience."
This Thursday, Schoenfeld hopes that people will come to the Alt Sounds show with open minds and ears.
"Though none of these bands are pop or country or rap - the three things people like here," she said, "I hope people come and aren't too judgmental. ... You will understand all three bands' music better (after you see them live) because you get to see their delivery and passion."
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