Thanks to all who attended the show at House of Blues (HOB) on Sunday! We had a blast playing for the Houston Press Music Awards Showcase (HPMA) and I only wish we could've played longer!
Check out this awesome write-up from HP's Rocks Off Aftermath:
"From downstairs to upstairs at HOB, Karina Nistal was Aftermath's 6 o'clock choice. We really didn't know what to expect, but sure didn't expect a potential mainstream superstar. Nistal fronted an eight-piece band with the confidence and swagger of a seasoned performer. The first number started the show in high gear with a guitar-led Latin assault that would not quit, Nistal belting it out the lyrics English and Spanish. Suddenly she's spitting a rapid-fire rap in Spanish while the band burns behind her, bringing the song to an end and the crowd to their feet. (Well, they were standing anyway but they would have leapt up had they been sitting!) Whomever is writing the material knows what they are doing because both "Weekend" and "U Should Know" sound smash hits to our old ears. The 35-minute set flew by. Nistal's terrific vocals, her rapping skills, strong songs and amazing band should be enough to land her a big record deal. (Her natural beauty and charisma shouldn't hurt either.) All of these elements were in full effect on set closer "Trabajolo," which sent us out with a spring in my step towards Isis and Chango Man. "
Read the entire article here:
http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2009/07/hpma_aftermath_dominique_karin.php Thanks so much Greg Ellis! Thanks to all our friends and family who came out! We love and appreciate you for the continued support! Most of all thanks for your votes. I think Los Skarnales are a tough competitor but no matter what happens, it's an honor just to be on the ballot!
Much L.O.V.E.
Karina