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Crossover potential
One might think of Raleigh bands Motocaster and the Connells as unlikely
collaborators -- a heavy power-trio on the one hand, and a clean-cut pop band
on the other. Nevertheless, the lineups of two new bands feature members of
both. There's the Clifmen, an alliance between Motocaster/Bandway guitarist Bo
Taylor and Connells singer Doug MacMillan; and Stream, a veritable North
Carolina supergroup whose lineup features Connells keyboardist Steve Potak and
Motocaster's Jon Heames on bass.
     "The Clifmen" (High Impedence Rock and Roll Records) is a screamin' loud-
fast sprint, its best moments resembling the Buzzcocks circa 1978. This
represents quite a stretch for MacMillan, whose most natural singing voice is
a croon, but he proves himself a more-than-capable shouter.
     Stream's "Broadcast"(Trade Mark of Quality Records), meanwhile, also
refers to the '70s -- but more the mainstream pop of Three Dog Night, say.
Singer Steven Engler's warm rasp is reminiscent of John Hiatt, and the group's
songcraft is superb throughout the album.
     Stream marks the release of "Broadcast" with a show at the Brewery the
14th. While the Clifmen had no confirmed live dates at press time, they should
show up on a stage somewhere nearby in January or February.