O.A.R.

Sometimes you love a band, then you see them live and they blow you away and you're beyond hooked.  That's what happened to me when my wife took me to see O.A.R. last August.  O.A.R., which stands for "Of A Revolution" is one of those rare bands that when you download their music, you'd rather get the live track then the studio version.  You can't capture the energy and emotion of O.A.R. in the studio, they are a band you have to see live to truly appreciate what they do. The Maryland based band has been a major hit with college campuses over the years but the messages of their songs can connect with anyone at any age.  When you see them live they incorporate jam band aspects with saxophone solos from amazing sax player  Jerry DePizzo.   Lead singer Marc Roberge practically demands that you leave all of life's problems at the gate and lose yourself for a few hours when you see them play.  If you haven't checked out O.A.R. this is one band that you won't regret checking out.  You've probably heard some of their songs and not even realized it.  "This Town" was a track featured heavily on ESPN last year. Also their song "Shattered (turn the car around)" received a decent amount of radio airplay.  If you want to see what what band is really all about though, check out the highlight of their live show "That Was a Crazy Game of Poker", but make sure you check out the 15 minute version, trust me you won't regret it. Be on the lookout for a new album from them this summer.  Check out www.ofarevolution.com for more!