I have had the experience, and therefore the expertise, to review some of the current "tribute" bands around town and the real bands that are still holding on to their music and voices. Some should have retired long ago but still want to and can make a buck. I'm originally from NY and the luck of having an older Brother and Sister that lived in the Village. There I would go to the Fillmore, the park and the Capital theatre.
I truly wish Carmine would stop using the Cactus name and bill it as Cactus Music as it tarnishes the memory of the original or even Jimmy Koons lineup for longtime fans !!!###
I tip my hat to this guy . He's stuck with the drums over 50 plus years. Unfortunately age has caught up with him, this solo sounds like he's just messing around with his Drum Set in his basement .
Dont let him hear you say that, Carmine , Ginger Baker along with Ian Paice came before Bonham , Bonzo's foot work on the bass drum( tripplets and such was inspired by Carmine Appice and the rythyms he created. dont be oblivious to facts my friend
Dude you got to realise the guys that came before the great musicians of today still influenced the modern musicians . Richie Blackmore is no Yngwie malmsteen either but he still played a part in who malmsteen came to be .
That's not Paul Warren, who hasn't been in the band in a while. Teddy Rondinelli and Jim Stapley were in the band 18 months ago after Warren and Pratt left the band, and now it's Artie Dillon (playing the Strat). Singer Ed Terry is relatively new and Tony Franklin isn't the regular bass player - Jimmy Caputo is. Not certain how permanent anyone named Carmine will be, but whomever he brings won't be slouches.
The original Cactus is still one of my absolute all time favourite bands. And so is Mountain. I warmly recommend recordings from their live performances. You won't be disappointed if you like good music that is played with 100% genuine passion by excellent musicians.
Carmine just trying to stay valid and make some money. The band's long been over. Jimmy Kunes was fair and this guy is ok but can't touch Rusty. By the way...the guitar player is Artie Dillon not Paul Warren.
