Concert Wed Jun 11 2008

Rising Starr

Is it just me or do a lot of best and most genuine bands go virtually unnoticed? In the matter of one calendar year Milwaukee’s Fever Marlene has released two albums (Civil War 6/07 and White China 3/08), and both are filled with a combination of catchy pop tunes and soaring anthems. Lead by the vocals and song writing of Scott Starr, these albums are filled energy and an honesty that is truly magnetic. Once they find the right crowd the possibilities are endless.

I believe that every music fan has at least one band that has turned them into die-hard, completist, screaming, crying fan. You own and know every song, b-sides, imports, soundtracks, and you find yourself saying things like “There is just something about his voice,” or “She can do no wrong!”. It is an unexplained phenomenon how a band can affect someone so deeply and leave another with a blank stare. For me the voice of Scott Starr has caused this strange chemical reaction. Musically, Fever Marlene is a blend of electronic beats and organic instrumentation placing them somewhere between Walter Meego and Colin Meloy. It is a very enjoyable blend that I am sure Chicago fans will enjoy and embrace.

Fever Marlene will be appearing at the Double Door this Friday (June 13th) in support of Donita Sparks with The Prarie Spies and Waste. Doors open at 8:00pm and tickets are $10 adv/$12 dos.

— Jason Behrends / Comments (0)