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Concert Wed Mar 07 2007
The Swoon and Sigh
According to dictionary.com, an "ambulette" is defined as the following: "A specially equipped motor vehicle for transporting convalescing or handicapped people."
I'm taking a wild swing here, but I'm guessing the Chicago/Richmond, Va.-based band isn't trying to sell themselves to the senior citizenry. Again, that's just an assumption.
Ambulette features singer/guitarist Maura Davis (ex-Denali, Bella Lea), a gal whose vocals range from the classic breathy swoon to a poppier version of Polly Jean Harvey. Joining her are Chicagoans guitarist Matt Clark, bassist Stephen Howard, and drummer Ryan Rapsys (ex-Pinebender, Euphone, and Joan of Arc).
Their EP, The Lottery, is a thing of indie-pop beauty, and it'll be interesting to see what a full-length release would promise. Go check them out as they play on Saturday, March 10 at Schubas, as they play with The New Trust and the Wiitala Brothers.