Third Degree Little Rock Arkansas band September, 12 2008 at JUANITA’S

“Third Degree” Photo by Dave Scolli

 

Hey folks,

I really hope you are checking out this great Arkansas band called “Third Degree” they are pretty damn awesome to say the least. A few months back they released the bands first CD “Today It’s Raining” at the bands release party at one of Little Rock, Arkansas’ well known music venues “Juanita’s“. The crowd participation was outstanding and the band was very thankful for all that showed up to support the bands first CD debut. We must admit it was a really great show..

Now, for the present “Third Degree” has announced on the bands Myspace they will be shooting a video of the bands performance at “Juanita’s”in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 12th 2008 and the band has invited every to come get involved and be in the video. We have also heard though the grapevine that the band will be performing some brand new songs, of course we didn’t hear any new titles of the new music but we just bet they will be awesome.. So make sure you mark your calendar and show up September 12th 2008 at “Juanita’s“, tickets are $8.00 at the door..Show starts at 9pm..

“Third Degree” will also have two opening acts:

Typhoid Mary and WishTribe, you can visit these two bands Myspace’s for more information. We have reviewed “Typhoid Mary” in a past blog. “WishTribe“  at this time we don’t have much information on this band, but we have heard they are very talented..We will see!

Visit www.itunes.com / Download “Today It’s Raining” from itunes:

direct link http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=Today+It%27s+Raining

“Third Degree’s” offical Myspace http://www.myspace.com/thirddegreelr

Third Degree Band CD Release Party June 28th 2008 Little Rock, Arkansas

Well the night started off just as excepted at downtown Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant and music venue. The crowd entered the door and I must say some very familiar faces were there. Some of Central Arkansas’ top bands came to show the band support and also tons of local patrons that have seen this band perform for many years. It was very nice seeing them all in one room together.

First on the stage Typhoid Mary band from Little Rock, Akansas this was the first time we have ever seen this band perform and I must say they were very entertaining, the lead singer of the group Ashley Richardson is a power house vocalist and has a great stage presence. This little power house female vocalist really got the crowd out of their seats. The band performed a set of just about 80s music and picked the songs pretty good. In our oppion you should really check this band out at a local venue, we only had a chance to see them perform for under an hour. I just bet they have alot more to show!

Soon after it was time for the headliner of the night to appear on stage, you guess it “Third Degree”. The band hit the stage and welcomed everyone and then started off performing the bands original set list. Wow, you talk about a powerful tight band. Not only are the three members in-tune with one another musically, the vocals of the band were outstanding. The crowd sang along with just about every song the band performed, but to top off the night the band performed a special parody called “Devil Went Down To Georgia” and the crowd went wild. It was the best song all night in our opinion. We think they should have recorded this song and made it a bonus track on their new CD. Well maybe they will make a video of the song and spread it all over “Youtube”. This song rocks and it is from Charlie Daniels Band. I just bet if Mr. Daniels heard this song performed the way “Third Degree” performs it he would be proud, it is that good.

Some of the other songs “Third Degree” performed the night from their new CD were “Don’t Judge Me Jesus” which just plan rocks and “Today It’s Raining” in fact is very commerical and should be considered for air play on the local radio stations in our opinion. Now a little more about the crowd, they were really into the band during the entire performance.It was great seeing a sea of head bangers in such a great music venue and “Third Degree” was just in Ah!! over the response of the crowd. We tried to interview the band after the show and it was just impossible, because of all of the fans getting sign autographs and congratulating the band for over an hour. So we pretty much just stayed on the side lines and watched and took notes, it was really worth it.

The next band that took the stage after “Third Degree” was a band called “Austin 305″ and they are very good, but we did not get a chance to visit with the band. We would recommend checking them out at a local venue.

 

 

We would like to also recommend visiting “Third Degree” official Myspace:

 

MySpace URL:

http://www.myspace.com/thirddegreelr  If you are interested in booking “Third Degree” for an event you are planning you can also contact: Wayne Willems – Little Rock Entertainment Agency or visit the website: http://www.littlerockentertainment.com We would like to give special thanks to Jim & Andy Wallis for providing the CD release party for the band and allowing us to have the opportunity to checkout such a great Little Rock, Arkansas band. Visit Oblivion Records Myspace: MySpace URL:      http://www.myspace.com/oblivionrecordlabel Also you should checkout this awesome studio Jim & Andy Wallis own Signature Studio: Signature Studio http://www.myspace.com/signaturestudio

Third Degree – Little Rock, Arkansas

Third Degree have been together for nearly eight years, though the history between Tony Raleigh (lead vocals and bass), Tim Reed (vocals, guitars), and Mike Smith (drums) spans more than twice as long. Meeting as teenagers, the three musicians created an undeniable spark whose resulting flame would not begin to bum until some time after their introduction. Paths would diverge and lessons would be learned before the trio reconvened to produce the sounds heard by Third Degree fans today.

Tony, Tim, and Mike all share the same concept and have spent many years honing their skills and exploring genres in the company of many musicians on and off the road. With enough credits to fill a barn, the three musicians have also developed a knack for songwriting that brings their concept to life.

Currently, the band continues to pursue further success on a broader basis equipped with years of experience, which is conveyed convincingly in every note of every song. Professional musicianship, skillful songwriting, and a steadfast commitment to the trade make Third Degree the unique force they are today. The world needs to hear!

Third Degree is currently in the studio producing the bands first CD and should be out for distribution in the middle of 2008. I have had the opportunity to hear a few tracks from the bands unfinished works and I will say you will be very impressed with this bands album.

Third Degree is one of Arkansas’ most talented bands and you should do yourself a favor and check them out at a local Arkansas venue. In my opinion, You will probably be paying allot more to see this great band in the future.

Visit the bands Myspace – http://www.myspace.com/thirddegreelr

If you are interested in booking “Third Degree” you are welcome to visit

“Little Rock Entertainment Agency“