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SXSW Review: The Ettes
(Friday night, the Mohawk Patio)
In a world that can often be very male-dominated, it’s refreshing to see women. The Ettes, a Nashville-based punk outfit consisting of two women, singer/guitarist Coco and drummer Poni, along with male bassist Jem, definitely rocked the Mohawk Patio on Friday night.
Poni’s drumming was nothing short of explosive, adding an addictive energy to the songs that made the band another highlight, along with Gringo Star and the Hold Steady, of what was one of the strongest showcases of the week. Likewise, Coco’s inspired vocals proved that she was worthy of comparisons to Blondie and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
She noted that the band had been fired up by the Sonics earlier in the night, and although the Ettes weren’t exactly covering Little Richard, there was definitely a similar excitement in the air for the set, especially on the songs “Reputation” and “I Get Mine.”
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