Punk rock ready to take over the AMB stage

Posted by Stephen Centanni | Apr 23, 2014 | Music Briefs | 0 |

Bad Brains is considered one of the iconic bands in the American punk rock scene. This group of dreadlocked Rastafarians could bring forth a furious assault of hellacious punk rock and quickly cushion it with a droning reggae number. All the while, front man H.R. made each performance a unique experience. H.R. is maintaining his reputation with the irie styles of his Dubb Agents project.

The Handsome Scoundrels

The Handsome Scoundrels

H.R. & the Dubb Agents will be accompanied by a trio of punk outfits. With layers of horns and ska beats, The Scorseses will bring a dose of Big Easy underground sounds. The Handsome Scoundrels will serve as half of Mobile’s representation. This Nappie Award winning band should whip the crowd into a frenzied mass. Even though Naked Intruder is one of the local punk scene’s newer bands, this band is comprised of a group of seasoned rockers who have no problem spreading their vehement sounds.

H.R. & Dubb Agents, The Scorseses, The Handsome Scoundrels, Naked Intruder
Date: Friday, April 25, with doors at 9 p.m.
Venue: Alabama Music Box, 455 Dauphin St., www.alabamamusicbox.net
Tickets: $12 advance/$15 day-of, available at Alabama Music Box and www.ticketfly.com

About The Author

Stephen Centanni

With the exception of two years spent at Auburn University, Steve Centanni has spent his life in Mobile County while focusing on his two passions: music and the written word. As soon as he was issued his driver’s license, Centanni began to explore the local music scene in the early ‘90s. He filled his weekend with visits classic local venues such as the Four Strong Winds Coffee House, Vincent Van Go-Go’s and Culture Shock, all of which welcomed those who had yet to reach 18. After high school, Centanni traded Mobile for Auburn to complete his B.A. in English with an emphasis on general writing. While at Auburn, he had the honor of studying under the Pulitzer-winning poet Natasha Trethewey, who served as the nation’s Poet Laureate in 2012 and 2014. After receiving his diploma, Centanni quickly moved back to Mobile and completed the University of South Alabama’s graduate program with a M.Ed. Eventually, he was tapped by the nationally distributed Volume Entertainment Magazine to serve as the magazine’s managing editor/senior writer. His time with Volume allowed him to exercise his love for both music and writing. As Volume began to fade, Lagniappe recruited Centanni as their Music Writer and later their Music Editor, where he has remained for a little over a decade. As far as his involvement in the local music scene, Centanni organized Cess Fest at the Langan Park, which was a mini-festival focused on original local music in a time when original local music was veritably taboo in Downtown Mobile. For a short time, he brought original music to Downtown Mobile as the in-house promoter for the now deceased venue Cell Block. He managed local underground powerhouse Fry Cook, until the members parted ways. Centanni has lent his bass to bands such as Keychain Pistol and The F’n A-Holes, and he toured nationally as a member of Abstract Artimus & the Torture Children. Currently, he provides vocals for the garage blues rock outfit Johnny No. Ultimately, Centanni’s experience in the local music scene as both a participant and an observer has allowed him to witness the ever-changing persona of Mobile’s enigmatic music scene, which continues to leave him with more questions than answers.