Halestorm
Wasted Space at the Hard Rock Hotel
July 15, 2010
By Daniel Narvaiz

Once in awhile you come across a band that pumps new life & purpose into the realm of music…

Someone mentioned the band Halestorm was playing at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas.  Since I wasn’t familiar with them, I began my usual research-- listening to their music, investigating their background, checking tour dates, etc. Halestorm is currently on tour promoting their self-titled, 2009 release and, after listening to some of their songs, I can honestly say I’m a fan.  Obviously, my next step was to see them perform live. 

I showed up at Wasted Space expecting to find a few people lingering inside.  Needless to say, I was amazed by how many people were there, it was a packed house!  Getting close to the stage was a struggle and no one wanted to move.  With great effort, I made it to the stage area just as the band appeared.  My description of lead vocalist Lizzy’s voice would be Janis Joplin soul meets church choir grace, and her talents with the guitar only add to her on-stage charisma.  The other band members, Josh, Joe & Arejay, were nothing short of amazing. 

As if their combined musical talents and songs weren’t enough, there were stage antics to provide half-time intermission entertainment, like a giant drum stick similar to the one used in a Cheech & Chong movie to beat on garbage cans with drum heads, much like the popular Las Vegas show “Stomp.”  The band as a whole embodies enormous energy, talent, and entertainment.  I’m no fortune teller, but I predict Halestorm will achieve the success they strive for, along with a huge fan base… including me.