Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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garnet&black MAIRCUI AMThe hard work and determination require deal can either destroy a solid foundation or definitely true fo!" Columbia's own Robin's C On the strength of their first CD, the crit been making waved in West Columbia when live performances. Now, founding members I bring their music to other areas around the c campus. Robins Cradle formed three years ago wh separate local bands. As a member of Rear ^ his fellow band members who were playing ir guitarist Mark Bryan. At that time, Robin we first encountered when She Says was the opt and the Sensational Wingnuts. Lance was sti "I was watching She Says perform and he \v/ .1.1 11 r -i / i witn tne neip or coinciaence ^ana some > Robin through a mutual friend. And as they first met, the two began to combine her lyric would later appear on Stone Flutedge. In a relatively quick fashion, they were ab Lately. After that tape's release, the undergrt applauded the power behind Brooks' vocals a the band's songs. Robins Cradle were also he Savannah, GA, in which they were awarded judging of 60 tapes. It soon became apparent sound was easily distinguishable when conrpa bands in the area. Things weren't always as smooth as they c the band's history, they suffered from a mino "We were told that our songs were good, ! Williams. "Since then we have learned how t to separate ourselves from our audience. Since that time, Robins Cradle has evolve stronger material. Comparing the early stuff c Stone Flutedge is a testament to the band's a "Someone explained it well when they sai< Flutedge. This CD has evolved from playing 1 more this time around." That progression can be heard when listei 11 songs, Robins Cradle tell stories of anger, 1 and "But I Don't Have U" work their way int Honest lyrics (we're sitting in te same room y feel your love when your heart is made of sto song on the disc. Brooks' strong belief is that, itself," carries over into songs like "Cry As I f like "Crazy" are all out rock songs, and "Writ* ballads. Ir'c ifnnnccihlf* rJcrrihp a Rnhinc rarllp < become a trademark of their music and a stap Numerous changes in the band's lineup h; should all change with the addition of Charlif Robins Cradle are looking for 1997 to be t nothing should stop them from becoming a n Flu AAy/'AA<r^/^A>. 1 id for a local band in search of a major recorc make that foundation stronger. The latter is radle. : 11.. 1_:?_J cv c/..? I 1 1 li^auy a^ciaimcu uluiic riuicugc, uic uaiiu iia : enthusiastic crowds continually pack their -ance Williams and Robin Brooks are ready t :ity, particularly Five Points and the USC en Lance and Robin were members of /indow, Lance attended a show for some of i a side project of Hootie and the Blowfish is in the acoustic group She Says. The two :ning act for Bryan's group, called Mark Briai ruck with Robin's talent, r voice stood out," he said, vould say fate), Lance was able to contact say, the rest was history. A year after they s with his guitar chords to form the songs ths ile to record a six song demo tape entitled Dund press began to catch on. Critics ind marveled her use of the flute in many of lped by a "battle of the bands" competition ii Best Vocals, and voted Runner-Up in a that the group was a unique outfit ? their tred to the no-thrills rock offered by other :ould have been, however. In the early days o r reluctance on stage. but our stage presence wasn't there," explain; :o perfect our stage performance. We try not d into a more confident act because of newei )n Lately to the new revamped versions on rtistic growth. J that Lately is like a little brother to Stone live," adds Williams. "We believe in our song: ring to the self-produced Stone Flutedge. In letrayal and love. Songs like "If U Ever Will" 0 the listener's head and never lets go. et it seem I'm all alone/ it's hard for me to ne) and groove-driven melodies fuel every as she put it, "singing is an instrument dight" and "Dangerous Game." Still, others 1 Me A Letter" and "Lately" are beautiful song without mentioning the flute. It has lie of their high energy shows, ave plagued them since beginning, but that ; Rabon on bass and James Alescio on drums heir year. With an ever-increasing fan base, lajor force in South Carolina's music scene.^ Frr -?KM . A A / A. (_; / w nnHHnHnHvnivBVHHnaHiBMMaMMMnMMi ***- m iniTimiriiir inn-.n M ' ; a H - %4H it 1 :? IHH I 1 H m ' IS lri> . january[31]1997 6 uiiin uiwp.M P '00$% jj% /. , ' J 4 Mm I g0i j| : "*' 1 I # jj Delon Summersecc, special to GNB Stt ' u 1 fc?I 15