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The great thing about writing on music in Charlottesville is the fact that it never ceases to amaze me the kind of talent this town possesses and the kind of talent that makes its way into to town. Everyday I discover someone, something, or some music that “blows the doors off” and “peels back the paint”. (Sometimes I speak strangely).
Three weeks ago, I’ll admit it, I had never heard of the band Dressy Bessy. If the name had come up in conversation I would have assumed you were talking about a baby doll and I would have taken one slow, calculated step away from the discussion. As it turns out though, the band actually took its name from a 1970’s baby doll. True! So for those of you in the know, forgive my ignorance.
Dressy Bessy is a five-piece power-pop band from Denver, Colorado. Frontwoman Tammy Eaton reminds me of a red-headed Blondie for the 21st Century. Guitarist John Hill is also a member of The Apples in Stereo. And as a whole Dressy Bessy sounds like a whole hell of a lot fun. How should I describe what I’ve heard in three weeks time? How about “psychedelic pop candy for those living on the edge of a punk rock world”. Dressy Bessy performs at the Gravity Lounge on Friday, October 3. It’s a late show with special guests Squaaks from Baltimore, MD. 10pm. $5.
Dressy Bessy’s latest album, and fourth to-date, is Holler and Stomp (Transdreamer). The album hit stores on September 16 and is available on CD and hot pink vinyl! “Simple Girlz” is the first single from the new album.
Listen:
MP3: Dressy Bessy–”Simple Girlz”
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I saw them when they came to Starr Hill a couple of years ago. It was a really fun show, and I’m pretty excited about this one.
I have to admit that when i was doing the radio thing out in the wilds of West Virginia the music that i was focusing on was of a different sort (mainly because of the where I was, the who I was, and the nature of what I was doing…i mean it was a hard-core country, bluegrass kind of thing, and community radio in the truest sense. Think Chris in the Morning from the TV show Northern Exposure and you’re getting close. But that’s never all there was in my ears)…so to be involved in the music of Charlottesville has shifted the focus, enhanced the focus, and expanded the focus. I mean I’m right there with many of you discovering music for the first time. It’s a joy. And yes this should be a FUN show!
I love Dressy Bessy’s older stuff. Their first 3 albums are all on regular rotation on my iPod. (I hate to admit it, but their latest 2 albums just don’t do much for me.) But I am still psyched to see them coming to C’ville. They have such a great sound, and there’s nothing else out there that sounds like them.
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