Check out the review just posted of our 5/15 Martyr's show. Thanks to all of you who came and made it such a fantastic night!
http://love.apt6d.com/2009/05/18/the-locals-may-15th-at-martyrs/
The Locals: May 15th at Martyrs
I had the great opportunity to see The Locals in their first headlining spot at Martyrs on
Friday night. This trio is a high-energy, indie rock, guitar-heavy band
that I’ve been looking forward to meeting for weeks and weeks. And, my
darling readers, I was not disappointed! Taking the stage after four
other bands, The Locals
completely wowed the crowd. And yes, they do have their local following
here in Chicago. With two women as sexy as Yvonne Doll and Christy
Nunes out in front, you know that I was entranced! I wasn’t the only
one, a throng of women (and some men) in the audience cheered, heckled
(SEXY!!! from one in particular) and sang along through their 40 minute
set.
Doll’s vocals are a perfect combination of lady-like melody and
gutsy, throaty rock-n-roll angst. She worked her guitar hard that
night, taking a wide stance and giving us lots of reverb (you all know
how much I love that!). Nunes on bass was a thrill to watch. It’s been
a damn long time since I’ve seen a bass player really move and it
wasn’t just the way her hair whipped across her face. This bass player
knew how to work it, how to provide not just a foundation for a song
but a counter melody when needed as well. The Local’s music is bad-girl
gritty through and through.
Big Picture is a 10-track powerhouse of songs full of solid
musicianship and some great hooks. Opening with “Bending in the Wind,”
we’re lulled into a false security, expecting a record full of ballads.
It’s a fine lead up to what I feel is the best song on the album, the
title track Big Picture
where Doll unveils her vocal range beautifully. “Ohio” is another song
that was just stunning live; it’s one of those that you hear twice and
feel like you’ve been listening to it for years. It’s their fourth
album and I’ve had it on heavy rotation here at Chez Tart. Go to their
MySpace to purchase it.
They’ve been recording a new album; I’ll let you know as soon as I
get it. And seeing as my little wifey was way into this band, I promise
you you’ll be hearing more about them here!
The Locals will play at Art Fair on the Square in Madison, WI on June 11. Go catch this band!
photo credit: Ryan Bakerink
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