It’s Alive: NeedToBreathe

Exit/In 09/27/2008

Last weekend, rising band, NeedToBreathe, filled any and all space in the Exit/In with their tight melodic rock sound.

The South Carolina band, which includes brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart, moved effortlessly from straight rock and pop to Southern tinged blues. Their well crafted songs and energetic stage presence got the room moving while showing the band’s musical abilities without seeming to show off.

Going into the venue Saturday night, I was only familiar with one song. Our local progressive Rock Radio Station (wrlt.com) recently placed “More Time” off of the band’s release, The Heat into their on-air rotation.

Although a band that falls into the Christian music genre, they are basically a band that happens to be made up of believers. And yes, that influence is very obvious in most of their songs. BUT, NeedToBreathe is not sloughing. They have worked to bring artistry to their work and have made their songs pretty accessible to just about anybody.

Two thumbs up for a fun filled Saturday night.

Peace,

zss

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