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SXSW review: Those Darlins
Ladyhawke was impressively powerful at Stubb’s, but the best band I saw on the first night of SXSW was Those Darlins, from Murfreesboro, Tenn., at Club Deville. Only two years old, the female-fronted band was like X from the hicks. Absolutely loved that sorority girl on bass, Kelley Darlin, who switched off on guitar for “Mama’s Heart” and “Cannonball Blues.” I would’ve really liked to have known how she got so badass, but I couldn’t find her after the set.
Talked to Nikki Darlin, with the baritone ukulele, who got things started off with “Wild One” and she said the band was thoroughly enjoying its first-ever SXSW. I think they could be an Austin favorite for years to come, with “The Whole Damn Thing” taking over where the Damnations left off.
Guitarist Jessi Darlin, with her big hollow-body electric, brought it home with “Red Light Love,” capping a set that was invigorating from start to finish. Don’t think there’s a more fitting band name at SXSW. Would love to see them at the Continental Club some night.
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By Betty
March 22, 2010 10:22 AM | Link to this
Saw them Halloween 2009 for the 1st time and have a contagious energy that makes you want more. I def need them to come back to Houston soon!!