I went to see Tennesee trio Those Darlins last night at the Vaudeville Mews and it was the best show I've seen in a while. I'm kind of smitten, in fact. I was a little worried when I got to the Mews and I was the only person there, and then I found out they were pushing the show back 2 hours to see if more people would show up. I think this put the band in a crappy mood because when they first got on stage they didn't seem too happy about being in Des Moines.* This didn't last long, though, because once everyone had had a few beers people started moving up to the front, dancin' sexual and taking their shirts off. This is the kind of behavior that makes a good audience, and the band definitely responded. They played for about an hour, and by the end it was clear that they were enjoying themselves, which is something I love to see at shows. I won't try to describe what they sound like, because the only thing I hate more than talking about music is trying to write about it. Check out their MySpace to hear some songs.
I talked to band member Jessi (the ghey one?) for a few minutes after the show, who was not only super friendly but also had an adorable southern accent. She said that we were a much better audience than they had at their previous show in Omaha--probably because Omaha is for loserz.
They'll be touring the South and Midwest July through September, and you should definitely check them out if you get the chance. Also, Darlins, if you're out there? Maybe you could play a show in Northampton sometime this fall?
*There's no better way to ruin a show than to act like you don't want to be there.
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