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Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Those Darlins, Shovels & Rope, Lamb Handler
Snug Harbor
Jan. 21, 2011
The Deal: Those Darlins kick off latest tour at Snug Harbor, with Shovels & Rope and Charlotte's Lamb Handler in support for sold out show.
The Good: The night started with a short-but-sweet set from country infused Charlotte rock band Lamb Handler. The group offered some new songs that fit right in with the rest of its set. The band's sound has hints of Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures in there — thanks to the vocals of Moe Lassiz. It's rock with blues, country and punk elements. Jay Fernandez often shows some metal influence in his solo riffs while bassist Brent Holland controls the low end and Tim Benson keeps the rhythm on drums.
Up next was Charleston duo Shovels & Rope comprised of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent. Sharing instrumental and vocal duties, the band's cohesively loose style was immediately infectious. Hearst has a great twang to her vocals without being overboard and Trent's delivery is the perfect compliment. The duo use guitars, harmonicas and a haphazard drum kit to create a down and dirty style of Americana that's as refreshing as it is familiar.
Those Darlins wrapped up the night with a raucous set featuring most of the band's upcoming album, Screws Get Loose. Fans of the more country style shown on their self-titled debut may have noticed the band's new songs leaning more toward a '60s style of rock, so it's no surprise that a healthy number of songs from that debut were left off the setlist. While they opened with that album's first two tracks, "Red Light Love" and "Wild One," they quickly shifted to the new stuff, only playing one more song from that album.
"Fatty Needs a Fix" sounds like what could be a sequel to "The Whole Damn Thing" while "Be Your Bro" is the groups we're-just-friends anthem. The trio trades off vocal duties to give each song a new dynamic. It's tough to get a crowd into songs that haven't yet been released — the new album is due in March — but that didn't put a damper on the packed venue's spirits.
The Bad: Fans of Those Darlins were asking for "The Whole Damn Thing," but were left unsatisfied by the request. The group appeared a little bored with the older songs and more interested in showcasing the new stuff — I'm not surprised as any band would tire of playing the same material for years.
The Verdict: Three strong acts on one night, in one location. Can anyone really be surprised that it sold out?
Those Darlins setlist
Red Light Love
Wild One
Hives
Screws Get Loose
Who's That Knockin' At My Window?
Prank Call
Fatty Needs a Fix
Be Your Bro
Tina Said
Mystic Mind
Boy
Money
BUMD
Night Jogger
Funstix Party
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