What makes the cut? The band’s epic song list is curated democratically, with members voting on which songs to learn from a pool of suggestions, so the songs that are picked are sure to vibe right with the band members when they hit the stage. The live shows bring the power of a full on rock show to scale in whatever venue Contraflow appears in, with an emphasis on “big”… big songs, big sound, big lights, big performances. The band also pays particular attention to delivering hard hitting versions of the songs to fans as they were originally written, choosing accuracy over improv or reimagining of the source material. The band rips through the songs with an easy energy as if they had written the parts themselves, while LeFevre’s voice cuts to the front with strong melodies, a high end range and a touch of grit that fits right in with every selection, whether that’s Dio, Boston, Guns n’ Roses or Heart. Prog rock fans can often catch a treat as well when guitarist Joey Pitcher takes over the mic for a little Rush.
You can catch more than a glimpse of the band’s show online, as they’ve made a habit of releasing dozens of high quality, pro-shot live performance videos over the last several years. One notable collection of videos comes from the band’s ten year anniversary party at Rock ‘N Bowl, where the band blasts through the hits with special guests, bringing some magic with their fantastic looking stage production and killer performances to a packed and lively house.
