Stella Rose + The Frontier Brothers = Rockin' Good Time

Got plans this Saturday night? If you said Lola's Sixth (Fort Worth), the gods are smiling on you. All other responses belong to fools and cheap hookers. Not only will the night be jam-packed with the hottest tunes from some of our favorite local bands, The Frontier Brothers & Stella Rose, but Stella Rose will be filming their first live DVD, which, if you aren't familiar with these kids loosely translates to PARTY.

First things first, if you haven't checked out Stella Rose and their new record, Drag, I highly recommend doing so now. Stella Rose boasts one of Fort Worth's most epic drummers, Matt Mabe, who you might have seen around town playing Big Mike's Box of Rock, and no matter what kind of music you dig, the gritty chemistry between bass & guitar will floor you, trust me. This trio covers terrain from intoxicating Pumpkins-esque melodies to straight talking, no-nonsense garage rock and everything in between. I don't know much, but I know for damn sure that I wouldn't miss this show for the world. So come out and support their valiant video-making efforts!

(photo by Allison Kamel, 2008)

Next on your To-Do List, hit up The Frontier Brothers and their most recent EP, You Should Start a Band. I was lucky to catch this band a few weeks back in NY opening for Matt and Kim and quite frankly I can't get enough. Trying to describe this band is like trying to explain the definition of 'irony' to Alanis Morissette, but in a minimal effort to summarize: one could suggest a Malkmus sensibility underlying much of the songwriting, an undeniable pop influence that comes through strongly in Brett's toe-tapping piano riffs, and what is, for all intents and purposes, a Biggie Smalls attitude in the lyricism that is entertaining as hell. Matt Hudson's bass parts are absurdly intelligent and energetic, the hooks are unbelievably catchy and the drummer, Travis Newman, just doesn't miss a beat. I think the best way to describe The Frontier Brothers is that when you see these guys perform, you will be hard-pressed to pick a favorite member; don't miss out and you'll see what I mean...

(photo from www.thefrontierbrothers.com)

PS- don't forget to check out TFB's latest music video!