Comments on: Allison Iraheta And Her New Band!

By: Nico

Nico — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:28:25 +0000

Wow! Wasn’t expecting a band like that – it’s so GREAT! 2 chicks and 2 dudes, they look like 20-something, very eye-catching. I checked their stuff – all of them are great. Previously Priscilla and David were in rock bands – a band like that is put together for greater things that pop music, just saying. Looks like they won’t be need for backup singers, because all of them except for the drummer, sing. Hope they are permament and wish not only Allison but her whole band an awesome time together on and off stage… and great music for me! Rock on

By: tinawina

tinawina — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:49:05 +0000

Cool for Allison! I’m liking the band. Hope they give them a name pronto.

I’ve been MIA for a few days with Halloween festivities and homework. Anyway, after hearing all 3 singles, my money is still on Allison. Go Lava Girl!

By: ppwars

ppwars — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:55:25 +0000

Great, fun tweet. NOW, for a demo!

By: LoveDaRocker

LoveDaRocker — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:44:49 +0000

Very smart to have girls in the band. Now, lets rock!!!!

By: PRMari

PRMari — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:10:14 +0000

The fourth member of the band is Troy Laureta, keyboard player.

By: pj

pj — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:52:23 +0000

Pretty happy for Allison. Glad she has some grrrls in the band. Keep realzzz, Lava Girl.

By: Junior

Junior — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:43:35 +0000

Truthiness - i'm glad i'm not the only one! I wish her all the success in the world but I just can not relate at all. To her personality or her music. Not saying it makes it wrong, just that it doesn't work for me.

By: JohnM

JohnM — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:57:39 +0000

Rub: I didn’t know you play bass? I tip my hat to the time keeper.

I didn’t say I was a good bass player.

I think you have to be born to play rhythm. Its hereditary or something ‘â€œ it aint easy.

Yeah, rhythm playing doesn’t get enough credit. Derek Trucks is a good example — he’s something of a guitar god, widely respected for his slide playing, but I actually think he’s as good a rhythm player as lead — I just love his rhythm work.

ETA: Just gotta add — I watched the bubble tweet a few times last night, but I just went back and watched it a few more, and really took in all of Allison’s faces while she was singing and the way she signaled everyone to cut — and I couldn’t stop grinning/laughing. Just hilarious. I guess either you get her hammy thing or you don’t — I’m glad I do!

By: oceana

oceana — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:43:17 +0000

loving the band. Women rule.

By: Sassycatz

Sassycatz — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:38:46 +0000

Very very excited that she has a mixed-gender band. And as a bass player, I’m very happy that the girls make up the rhythm section.

They’ll appeal to the young ladies because it’s all about girl power and they’ll draw in the males because they’re cute and rockin’.

By: MollyAnnMay

MollyAnnMay — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:19:13 +0000

Woo! This is exciting. I was encouraged when I heard Allison was putting together a band, but there was still some niggling worry about what she could put together — or be allowed to put together. This sounds like a promising mix.

JohnM:

Very very excited that she has a mixed-gender band. And as a bass player, I’m very happy that the girls make up the rhythm section.

Me too! Some audiences (though of course not all) are so focused on the singer(s) and lead guitar in a rock band they don’t see or hear the rhythm section or realize how critical they are to the audience having a good time. It’s so cool that two young women are going to be the heartbeat of Allison’s band.

I think an all-male band wouldn’t have been a good idea, and an all-female band would have appeared too gimmicky even if it wasn’t.

Absolutely true. It was a good call and I hope it pays off.

By: erinnthered

erinnthered — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:15:31 +0000

and she’s recorded FIBOU in Spanish

Really?! That’s awesome! Still not a fan of the song, but glad to hear she’s expanding the demo.

It also explains why she was signed. I was happy, believe me, but I think it was her appeal to the Spanish pop/ rock market, which is huge!

Very cute. I’m glad she has a young band she can grow with. It’s always look odd to me when you have a bunch of older, hardened session musicians performing with young pop acts. Too contrived.

Go Allison!

By: Rub

Rub — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:54:23 +0000

PRMari, my point is the styles that are out there(pop music) its probably what, the G scale? Based solely upon pop music, with hardly any changes – string pics and basic chords, merit the word “great” in the same context – especially playing covers? Im not saying he is not good. He could be great. It’s my third person point of view. I’ve been wrong before. =P

By: PRMari

PRMari — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:39:32 +0000

I think he meant that the Idol tour musicians aren’t your average musician since they have to be able to play lots of different styles, and Tim Stewart is actually an incredible guitar player. I never thought he would get to be in her band just because he doesn’t fit the age requirement, but he’s an excellent musician and he’s a lot more lively when he’s not required to stay in the shadows, literally.

That said, this band looks like it’ll be a lot of fun for Allison to hang out with. Maybe she will get to play rythm guitar in a few songs, but I doubt they’ll tie her down through the entire live show, plus she’s not at that point yet in the guitar.

By: Rub

Rub — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:28:12 +0000

TXMOM:Also, GREAT guitarists who can play any style of music are not a dime a dozen’ ¦

Whats on the radio aint much of a style difficult enough that requires a great guitarist. Although some of the Backstreet Boys stuff could be a mission to render on stage. Obviously he must be doing something right as a session player to be well sought after. Good for him