Show Review: Brad Doggett, Tim Be Told, and Six Chasing Seven at the Gravity Lounge

So last night on a whim my wife and I decided to head to the Gravity Lounge here in C'Ville to check out the show.

The line-up was Brad Doggett, a solo artist from Richmond, Tim Be Told, a local band comprised of mostly UVA students, and Six Chasing Seven a funky rock band from Lynchburg.

First up was Brad Doggett. He played solo with an acoustic guitar. He played five songs, three originals and two covers. His covers were No Such Thing by John Mayer and I'm Yours by Jason Mraz. I'm not suprised at all that a guy who goes on stage with just a guitar is influenced by Mayer and Mraz. However, he was much more interesting when he played his own songs. His personality really came out. He played the covers adequately and did put his own spin on them, but he was still operating within someone else's songwriting. When he played his originals he shone.

Next up was Tim Be Told, who had the best performance of the night. They rock. They are soulful. They are talented and literate. They play a piano and guitar driven style of soulful pop-rock. Their singer, Tim Ouyang, has a look that betrays his voice and vocal style. He is a small Asian guy who has soul that some famous R&B singers wish they had. My only complaint is with their lead guitarist. He was a little too fond of the wah pedal. Other than that they were great. I am thoroughly impressed. Their website, www.timbetold.com, is coming soon, so until then check them out here. They also have an EP available on ITunes.

The headliner was Six Chasing Seven. They put on a great show. Their style is a soulful pop-rock also, with a reggae influence. It was easy to see why they were paired with Tim Be Told. They were at their best when they were playing in that reggae influenced style. When they tried to play it straight they suffered a little. Their singer, Dickie Redding, is much better when is vocalizing in more of a rapping style than straight singing. Their rhythm section is very good, despite the problems with bass guitar mix for 90% of the show. Check them at their Myspace page here for more info on the band. They have an EP available on ITunes as well.

My wife and I had a great time at the show and enjoyed each band. The Gravity Lounge continues to be one of the best rooms in C'Ville and one of my favorite venues.