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Warsaw, Indiana, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2003 | SELF

Warsaw, Indiana, United States | SELF
Established on Jan, 2003
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"The Fall and Rise of Rock & Roll"

A sermon-like manifesto lays out the mission statement of Warsaw rockers Un-Finished Business, right there in the CD case of their debut, The Fall and Rise of Rock & Roll: “Inflamed with the passion of the past, on a quest to save rock & roll, UFB serves it up as it was meant to be.”

That’s a tall order, but what UFB does serve up definitely sticks to the ribs, melding influences from the 50s all the way through modern rock into a tightly wound and always engaging sound.

Some bands are bands and some are Bands; these guys are definitely the latter. Replete with names like Rocker (bass), Cooler (guitar) and Stix Magee (take a guess), this power trio of sharp-dressed men takes the stage in matching gear that would be best described as neon gangster chic (that’s gangster, not gangsta. Think Capone). The music is only slightly less flashy, showcasing Stix’s pummeling drum skills and colorful lead guitar work and keening vocals by the Cooler. Scotty Rocker lays down impressively musical basslines but keeps the foundation intact.

On “Into the Street” UFB exhume what’s left of “Summertime Blues” and gives it the brain of a hard-driving southern rocker, while “Drive Me Away,” the opening track, features a galloping beat (think “Hot for Teacher”) and amazing close-harmony vocals.

I’ve mentioned my affinity for the cowbell elsewhere, but will reaffirm it here ... because this record brings the cowbell. Good old fashioned, classic rock cowbell, hit hard but tastefully.

A frantic wah-drenched guitar ushers in the Zeppelin-meets-Jane’s Addiction funk crunch of “Crazy Life,” which also features a busy Magee in a percussion playground late in the tune, and though some of the vocals on “Darkness Over My Head” come off as a tad stiff, they’re nicely offset by tasteful blues guitar and a chugging rhythm.

The Rise and Fall of Rock & Roll is pristinely produced, and it’s evident that the band cut no corners in their effort - especially on the vocals, which are spot-on and really shine in the harmony department. “Tears in the Rain” is a prime example, also including the Cooler’s wailing lead vox, a Townshend-ian strum and a head-bobbing beat.

UFB also show off their mellower side on “I Will Love You,” a pretty and understated song featuring a cycling acoustic riff. A church organ and fugue-like vocals come in on “The Prelude,” a haunting change of pace that’s over almost as soon as it begins. Then it’s time for more cowbell and more rocking on “Forever With You,” showcasing some serious Blue Oyster Cult pop vibe.

The album wraps up with the marathon “The Fight,” which clocks in at six-plus minutes. This show-closer, full of arena-approved power chords and anthemic vocals, stretches out to show off the band’s considerable musical and dynamic skills.

A tip of the fedora to UFB for a consistent and entertaining listen.
- Whatzup Magazine


"Band of the Month Unfinished Business"

Open review in pdf file here:
http://scnitelife.com/fullpdfs/jan.pdf

Then go to page 13 for review. - Summit City NiteLife


Discography

3 Songs 3 Bucks - EP

The Fall & Rise of Rock & Roll - LP
(Also on iTunes, cdbaby.com, musicghost.co.uk, ufbmusic.com, and our myspace site myspace.com/ufb2)
-Death By Misadventure & I Will Love You are both on American Idol Underground.
Also, we are getting radio play on X102.3 & 98.9 Ft. Wayne, In; 91.5 Columbia City, In; 107.3 Warsaw, In.

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UFB has been together as a band for 4 years. It was initiated to establish a creative musical outlet for its various members. Our musical influences range from the classic rockers of the 60s through and including each decade to the current rock & roll bands of 2000s. We relish the times when being different and fresh was a good thing, and we try to be different in everyway, from our original music sound to our original image and style of dress. We believe that performing music is different than just playing music. So, we approach performing as complete entertainers, giving something to look at as well as listen to. We connect with the listener by touching their visual, auditory, and emotional senses. Not afraid to be different, we have established our look as a blend of neon old school gangster chic. We are a work always in progress, always in flux, always pushing our creativity, always open to change. We love and live to create, perform, and enjoy music. Being goal driven, we are striving to be established, fulltime musical artist making a living by doing what we love. To be recognized as national artists with international music distribution is our ultimate goal. We believe in ourselves, and our music. With the right help in management and handling we know we can achieve our goals. If you like high-energy rock & roll we can guarantee a successful gig at every venue we play. You won’t leave a UFB gig disappointed.