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Preview Wed Feb 29 2012
Far From Greenhorn(e)s Anymore
The Queen City isn't exactly the first place you think of having a vibrant music scene, but the list of bands with roots in Cincinnati is pretty impressive. Despite being overshadowed by other projects that some of its members are associated with, the Greenhornes stand just fine on their own among the city's best. The band takes British Invasion influence, piles of garage rock and a little R&B. Craig Fox's gritty vocals shine and Patrick Keeler's raucous drumming highlights a rollicking sound. There's no good reason why they weren't a bigger part of the garage rock resurgence of 2001ish. (In fact, the first time I saw them they were opening for two bands who took full advantage of that era.) Their last album, ★★★★, followed a long hiatus, but had the band right back in their wheelhouse of tunes with a very Nuggets-like feel.
The Greenhornes headline the Empty Bottle on Saturday, March 3. Two Chicago bands, Royal Pines and Ornery Little Darlings, open. The show's 21+, $12 and starts at 10PM. The Empty Bottle's at 1035 N Western.
