"Free music" are two words that look beautiful side by side. While some events will require an entry fee, we at The Main Street Cafe will always seek to provide the community with free shows whenever we can.
This Friday, March 21st, Barracuda and What's Missing will be making their debut in the Clarksburg music scene. While Barracuda has played several shows in the past year, this is What's Missing's first performance.
Although both bands could be labeled as "punk", the music they create takes its own, unique identity.
"I'd compare our sound to 50's rock played by a punk band," said Timothy Taylor, vocalist and guitarist of Barracuda.
He also used the word "garage-core" in reference to his band's music.
Their sound may seem familiar, as Barracuda includes two members from beloved local punk band, Dangerkat. Taylor and Jack Friend played guitar and bass respectively in Dangerkat.
For anyone that was around local music 5-10 years ago, the loud, unpredictable sets put on by Dangerkat never included a dull moment.
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(From left to right) Nicholas Cooke, Timothy Taylor and Jack Friend of Dangerkat. Band photo courtesy of their Facebook page.[/caption]As Dangerkat dwindled out about a year and a half ago, Taylor had already begun working on Barracuda. This new band was the next logical step to a more developed and dynamic sound.
"For me it's a lot like being in dk (Dangerkat), but more variety and maturity," said Taylor.
Taylor, as well as the rest of the band, is excited to give Clarksburg its premiere of Barracuda.
"It'll be a whole new crowd for us," said Taylor.
What's Missing also includes some recognizable faces. Vocalist and guitarist Zane Miller and drummer Matt Herrald handled the same duties in pop punk band Playground Mentality. Herrald is a busy man in the local scene. He plays drums for Of Existence and A Greener Shade of Blue, as well as bass for Get With It.
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(From left to right) Matt Herrald, Zane Miller, Molly Ranhart and Aaron New of What's Missing. Band photo courtesy of their Facebook page.[/caption]What's Missing, according to Miller, draws inspiration from early 90s grunge, pop punk and "emo revival" bands.
"It's kind of this mash-up of pop punk and some grungier indie stuff," he said.
Miller and Herrald are joined by guitarist Aaron New and bassist Molly Ranhart. New and Ranhart collaborated in an Elkins-based indie project entitled Cusique.
The members are excited for their first show, which has been a long time coming for them.
What's Missing formed half a year ago, in September of 2013, but certain factors have taken a toll on their productivity.
"We're all in college and at times we live an hour away from each other," said Miller.
Despite the setbacks, the four-piece pop punk outfit is prepared and excited to be on stage.
"It's a learning experience and it's truly one of those things that makes you feel alive," said Miller.
Joining What's Missing and Dangerkat is Tomorrow to Forever, melodic pop from Phillipi, as well as acoustic sets from Bradley Shaw and Ryan Glaspell.
With this being Barracuda and What's Missing's first show at The Main Street Cafe, show some love by rallying all your friends and coming out to this free evening of music. The cafe and all of the bands that have performed here recently have seen so much love and support from the community. Let's extend that same warm welcome this Friday and reinforce the statement that The Main Street Cafe is Clarksburg's premiere music venue.
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. It is all ages and free admission.
Street parking is free after six.
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