The Band, moe., Grateful Dead, Paul Simon, Blind Melon, Phish, The New Deal, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Talking Heads, Gomez, Bob Schneider, Rare Earth, Bob Dylan, Beck, Ani DiFranco, Wookiefoot, Ben Harper, Particle, Bob Marley, Dave Mathews, Jeff Buckley, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Rage Against the Machine, Sublime, The Allman Brothers, The Roots, The Meters, Tom Petty, The Velvet Underground, Traffic, The White Stripes, The Who... Look, we could go all day here.
A love child of all of our influences
BSR original lyrics:
WATER
You can float along on the water
Float along without getting wet
Then you find those things that matter
And you know that you haven't quite faced them yet
You know I had me a revelation
But it wasn't what I thought that I'd see
And now I'm next in line for salvation
So won't you pour your water on me
When it comes to time, you've got to take the whole plunge
You know you can't get away with wading
'Cause time goes on and the river just flows
And if you don't jump your hopes are fading
You know I had me a revelation
But it wasn't what I thought that I'd see
And now I'm next in line for salvation
So won't you pour your water on me
You can float along on the water
Just dreamin' your own little dream
When it finally comes time to wake up
You'll find that things aren't quite what they seem
You know I had me a revelation
But it wasn't what I thought that I'd see
And now I'm next in line for salvation
So won't you pour your water on me
[Lyrics and music by Chad Thompson]
GWIII
It starts with a stream of light to his eyes,
This childs dream; guns, deception and lies.
Where are the days of flowers in the field,
Programming begins before his first meal.
Breaking the fad of the dreams that you’ve had, you’re gonna see what I see.
Changing the view of what you will do - how you will be.
Don’t question my judgement- your thoughts they misguide you, Trust me you’ll see
Everyone lives under my rule, you all will be free.
Oh can’t you see just how perfect it’s gonna be.
You’re poor and you’re young, so easy to steer.
Remove all of your hope - replace it with fear.
Glory it comes in these games that we play,
It’s not very different from what they planned anyway.
You’re back and you’re old, you’re collecting the mold-
No use to me now.
Why should I feel guilty for the fear in your brow.
I gave you your life now you go make it your own-
Haven’t you learned?
I’m not here for you I’ve done what I do - don’t you feel burned
Oh can’t you see just how perfect it’s gonna be
Can’t you see, can’t you see just how perfect it will be
Can’t you see, can’t you see just how perfect it will be
Can’t you see, can’t you see just how perfect it will be
Can’t you see, can’t you see just how perfect it will be
See, can’t you see just how disturbing it’s gonna be
Can’t you see, Can’t you see just how disturbing it’s gonna be
Can’t you see, Can’t you see just how disturbing it’s gonna be
Can’t you see, Can’t you see just how disturbing it’s gonna be
Can’t you see, Can’t you see just how disturbing it’s gonna be...
Everybody’s running from here,
Don’t you know your wasting your time.
‘Cause nobody’s going nowhere,
Listen up and they’ll feed you a line
People people won’t you settle down,
Don’t you know help is on its way?
Mister Mister where were you to save,
My Momma from her dyin’ day.
I was drivin’ my ranger for a photo shoot on my ranch.
I was thinkin’ bout’ trimmin’ that naggly ol’ oak tree branch
It’s a working vacation, in my head I had your problems solved
With a little persistence, hard work and resolve.
Wait a minute there’s still people there,
Sweet Jesus somethin’s got to change.
There’s people dying everywhere,
Now go find me somebody to blame
Whoa, wait a minute man
You’re the one who’s handing out power
Give me one good reason that this should not be your final hour
I was drivin’ my ranger for a photo shoot on my ranch
I decided to settle down take a nip under the oak tree branch
In a minute I should get a call, Ol’ dick’l have it figured out
Good ol’ boys are gonna rebuild ain’t no reason to scream and shout
[Lyrics and music by John Schneider]
TOO BAD
Too bad for New Yorkers 'cause the air is killin' you
It always takes too long for the world to know the truth
Just look at this killin' game sold to us on lies
Pull your head out from the ground
And you'll see through their disguise
And if you only knew, if you only knew
Too bad for Texans, compassions a killin' game
Down here boy, you're a number not a name
Get in line for your brandin', the markets on the move
This is just the same old game
What are you trying to prove?
If you only knew, if you only knew
When the sun goes down
We are all just the same
When the sun goes down
No need to stake your claim
Too bad for mankind
Your own story's killing you
You've been telling it so long
It's the only thing you know to do
You've got no chance to go on like this
Your world has got to change
Look around at the life you've left
See the answer is in the range
If you only knew, if you only knew
When the sun goes down
We are all just the same
When the sun goes down
No need to stake your claim
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Sprouting out of the dawn in Madison Wisconsin, Baghdad SCUBA Review (BSR) is a first-rate model of what the band is attempting to introduce to its listeners: full scale, well disciplined progressive rock. As a six-piece group of uncommonly talented musicians, with both entertaining and amusing personalities, this bold group of artists carries impeccable musicianship to spawn a chimerical stage presence and as a newborn band has already embraced a sizeable following.
The unintended Founder of the band, John Schneider came forth from California as an ex-member of One Fluid Ounce. As an experienced Lead Singer, Songwriter and Rhythm Guitarist, this effectual musical athlete broke ground in Madison as a well-known regular gigging solo artist. Digging to find a scene, he asked talented musicians from other popular local acts to sit in with him. Consequently this started an improvised version of BSR in mid 2004, a group of rotating musicians dubbed The John Schneider Project. As a band that was known by most during its time as a very catchy and talented cover band, the same performers would eventually evolve, sending The John Schneider Project on its way to merely carry out an established band from the labor room; Baghdad SCUBA Review.
One of the first recruited members, bassist Erik Riedasch, a seed of pure ambition, was known to be the harness of such previous bands as Groovulous Glove and Minglewood. Soon after Chad Thompson, Lead guitarist, Singer/Songwriter and guitar connoisseur came to as an artful and masterful performer sent from The Green Situation and Minglewood. Following was Justin Gerstner, the logical and imaginative drummer that provides creativity, docking after his time with The Northern Pines Band. The bands poetic percussionist Rob Bloch, also an equipment genius, dedicated himself after floating over from former band Groovulous Glove. Finally, from the band Runga Kutta, deviceful and decorative Keyboardist Jason Krueger joined as a musical craftsman who continues to add freshness to the sound of BSR.
Since the band officially announced its name for the first time on New Years of 2005, Baghdad SCUBA Review has released their debut album Testing The Waters, opened for nationally known acts and not only performed, but have been asked back at the worlds largest music festival, Summerfest. BSR has also taken the stage at Farmapalooza, the Grateful Garcia Gathering (3G Fest), Atwood Summerfest, the Ides of March Festival and the Grickle Grass Jam. As a regular gigging Madison based band, BSR has played at such well known venues as: The Barrymore (Madison, WI), The High Noon Saloon (Madison, WI), The Annex (Madison, WI), The House of Rock (Eau Claire, WI) and is a perpetual band at Mr. Roberts (Madison, WI), which has become known to the band as home base since this venue is where it all began.
One of the many Goals of BSR is to educate and wake up America through original material.
And yes... BSR of course stands behind the leader of our country. The president of the United States...
Baghdad SCUBA Reviews official website UPCOMING EVENTS FOR BSR:We have a GREAT show coming up on 4/20, a MUST SEE!...Copper Still Foundry will open up the night doing some Drive By Truckers. Following will be Baghdad SCUBA Review - changing their name for the evening to Baghdad SCUBA’s Lonely Hearts Club Band performing songs by The Beatles. Ending the evening will be Jose and Sumlimes performing Sublime tunes...You’re not going to want to miss this fine evening of undercovered music:
* Winner – UW Whitewater Battle of the Bands X 2006. BSR took first place out of 6 selected groups. 4 qualified judges selected BSR based on originality, professionalism, and audience feedback.
* "BSR is a band to see in small venues while you can, as they are destined for the next level. Their music is intricate yet loose, and it’s obvious they enjoy playing to each other and to the crowd."
~Joel Pare, Battle of the Bands X Judge / Full Compass employee, Madison, WI
* “Baghdad Scuba Review is one of Madison’s finest emerging bands. They have a creativity and energy about them that must be experienced in person to fully understand.”
~ Adam Roth, A&R manager, 2-4-2 Productions, Madison, WI
* Ethic and Moral fiber takes form in the way of Madison Jam Band, Baghdad Scuba Review. By utilizing a balance of rock, funk, and jam, these six musicians are able to channel their messages against the misuse of political power through fantastic riffs and instrumentation. Baghdad Scuba Review follows a long procession of artists in the past that have used music as an expression of their views on politics, social struggles, and independent thought. In the wake of musicians such as Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and The Sex Pistols, Baghdad Scuba Review offers Madison a perspective on how the world is and how it should be. Whether you agree with their message or not, the important thing is that the message is out there.
~Jessica Thompson of online magazine Contessa Says, July 2006, www.contessasays.com
* "BSR is seriously the quintessential band that boasts fantastic musicianship, solid songwriting, moving dynamics and inspiring moments of open jams. It would be difficult to categorize their music into one genre as their songs have elements of many styles including progressive, jam, fusion, traditional rock and even some moments of reggae. Having worked with the band in the studio and having seen them live on many occasions, I am very impressed with their professionalism.”
~Dan Anderson, Owner, Engineer & Producer, Boxcar Music Studios, Madison, WI
* Last night at the High Noon Saloon, Madison’s very own Baghdad SCUBA Review tucked the hump day goodnight with a rockin’ jam party of feel good energy (not only coming from the band itself, but the SCUBA Crew in the crowd had a true positive wave about it as well). This progressive sound is a match for listeners of cross-genre likings, as it mixes a potent blend of well crafted songs with a certain stage spark that fires up easily and burns well throughout the night. With six members on stage, the intersections of where sound meets is often exact and timeless, moving from jam to groove to rock without blinking an eye, this is certainly more than a “Jamband”, it is way more than a band that jams as well. It is Baghdad SCUBA Review, and you might want to catch the wave of positive energy and sound as I am sure this band will make its way to you in one way or another soon.
~Mr. G, Green Arrow Radio & WSUM, Madison, WI
