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Band of the Month
Buckle Up and Take a Ride with:
Pasenger
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asenger is a new band that has old roots to the San Antonio rock scene, going as far back as 1996. The Meek brothers, Jim and Tom played in the group “Meek.” Meek once played with bands like Sevendust, Snot, System of a Down, and even Motley Crue. Well they have a new project and it’s called “Pasenger.” A five piece band with Tom Meek on drums, Mike Cross on bass. Deric Wynn plays lead guitar and Jim Meek is on vocals and keys to complete the full range of sound this band gives.
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Q: When did you know you were ready to take the leap from a heavy band like Meek to making and producing original music like Pasenger? we as people evolve and so does the music we create. Pasenger is a journey into a different direction for all of us. I think the fact that its not as heavy is just a reflection of being in a different place in life. The intensity is still there its just not as heavy.
Q: The band has a lot of experience, was it a smooth transition to get everyone on the same page in Pasenger? it has been very natural. Everyone in this band is mature and intelligent. we respect each other and don’t fight.... that makes things a lot easier. Q: What bands do you like to play with? Anyone that is interesting really. Sounds under Radio, Pop Pistol, When good friends become strangers, Daylight broadcast, just to name a few.
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Q: Do you have a favorite venue you prefer to play at in San Antonio? It sounds the best at The Scout bar, We love the White Rabbit, and the Small club gigs like Wise Guys, Bitter end, and Espana are super fun. We really don’t have a favorite. Pasenger loves traveling... Toronto was awesome and Lake Charles is always a good time. Q: What bands influence Pasenger? That’s always an interesting question and hard to pinpoint. We are into a wide array of influences but over all it really comes down to good melodies, interesting words, and catchy hooks. Q: Is there a studio album in the works? Yes, we are currently chipping away in the lab as we speak. It will be out in 2010
Check out Pasenger’s myspace and websites: http://www.myspace.com/passengersa http://www.pasenger.net/
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Restaurant Guide
Top 30 Restaurant Guide Big Lou’s Pizza 2048 S WW White Rd San Antonio, TX 78222 (210) 337-0707
Barbaresco 9715 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 231-0989
Casa Rio 430 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-6718
Boudro’s on the Riverwalk 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-8484
Chart House Restaurant at the Tower of Americas 600 Hemisfair Plaza Way San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223.3101
Chama Gaucha 18318 Sonterra Place San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 564-9400
Crumpet’s Restaurant and Bakery 3920 Harry Wurzbach Rd San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 821-5454
Hotel Valencia 150 East Houston Street San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-227-9700
Liberty Bar 328 E Josephine St San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-1187 The Lord’s Kitchen 118 Seguin St San Antonio, TX 78208 (210) 354-3888
Chunky’s Burgers 4602 Callaghan Rd San Antonio, TX 78228 (210) 433-9960 Dick’s Last Resort 406 Navarro San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 787-2494 La Focaccia Italian Grill 800 S Alamo St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-5353 Little Italy 824 Afterglow St San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 349-2060
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Los Barrios 4223 Blanco Rd San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 732-6017
Lorenzo’s Italian Restaurant 8032 Fredericksburg Rd San Antonio, TX 78229 210-692-9900 Los Patios 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171
Mikes in the Village 2355 Bulverde Rd # 3 Bulverde, TX 78163 (830) 885-2283
Ounce Steakhouse 1401 NW Loop 1604 San Antonio, TX 78248 210-493-6200
Paesanos 555 East Basse San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-5191
Pico de Gallo 111 S. Leona San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 225-6060
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 1170 E. Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-8847
Silo 434 N Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78232 210-483-8989 Sushi Zushi 203 S. St. Mary’s St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2900 Tip Top Café 2814 Fredericksburg Rd San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 732-0191
Sazo’s Latin Grill 101 Bowie Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 554-6180 Spaghetti Warehouse 1226 E Houston St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 299-1296
The Palm 223 E. Houston St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-7256 Wildfish Seafood Grille 1834 NW Loop 1604 San Antonio, TX 78248 210-493-1600
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Tech Toyz
Mesa Triple Rectifier www.mesaboogie.com
Pioneer CDJ-900 www.pioneerelectronics.com
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Top 21 Bands of San Antonio
Girl in a Coma
Could Easily go down as the best band to come out of San Antonio. Signed by Joan Jett. Nuff said.
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Top 21 BANDS
an Antonio has very talented and creative bands. For the past couple of years, there have been some really good bands that have emerged and have made their mark on the local scene. Not only is it difďŹ cult to have a good sounding band, just getting gigs is hard to do in San Antonio. (I) hate to say it but cover bands seem to get more respect from venues. 21inSA.com will be ranking bands every month. Rankings are based upon popularity, originality, longevity and merchandising. We focus on bands that have been playing since 2006 to present.
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Pop Pistol
A great three piece. Great drummer and psychedelic guitars. Visuals provide a good stage presence. Downtown roots
http://www.myspace.com/poppistol
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Blowing Trees
Awesome guitar Killer vocals Matt PinďŹ eld is a big fan Gigs galore Moving up on GIAC in ranks
http://www.myspace.com/blowingtreest
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Yoshimoto
Super charged live performances Playing since 2004 Great use of distortion http://www.myspace.com/yoshimoto
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We the Granada
Six piece ensemble Nice mix of percussion, horns and guitars On stage light show ďŹ res up the show Tour dogs
http://www.myspace.com/wethegranada
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Ledaswan
Best album of year 2007 by San Antonio Current Top notch song writing by Erica Guitierrez Seems like they headline every gig they play http://www.myspace.com/ledaswan
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Id
Super tight punk band (if that makes sense) Sick guitar player with great back up vocals All around great band
http://www.myspace.com/idcubed
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Top 21 Bands of San Antonio
Best of the rest #8 The Offbeats #9 Dance Like Robots #10 Pasenger #11 The Hawks #12 So Unloved #13 Pinata Protest #14 Pirahna
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#15 Daytes #16 Heather Go Psycho #17 Slick Dickens #18 The Sons of Sancho #19 Espira #20 Don’t Ask #21 A Kid Named Thompson
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