Tuesday, February 1, 2011

REVIEW: Rocksplosion @ McGann's: Comme Des Garçons

Last Thursday night, the crowd at McGann's got a taste of what Boston's most rocking-est ladies have to offer. Taking the stage were 3 bands, with, at the very least, one thing in common, they had a member of the “fairer” sex doing a good portion of the rocking-out for the evening.


First on stage, was Seven Shades of Gray. Lead singer, Christie, has a beautiful voice, that sounds like mix of Sheryl Crow, Lisa Loeb, and Edie Brickell. She's backed by a drummer (DRawk), bassist (Willie), and guitarist (Dan). Their sound can be best described as both fun and pop-punk. You can find Seven Shades of Gray on Myspace, and Facebook.



The Battleships Cometh is a rock band based in Somerville. Lead singer, Leilani, channels a 70's rockstar while on stage. With energy, enthusiasm, and passion, she, and the rest of the Battleships (Jon on guitar, Jaime on drums, and Mike on bass), voraciously grabbed the attention of the show-goers. Their music is definitely influenced by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Primus. You can find the Battleships Cometh on facebook and myspace.



Last to take the stage were the Lousy Instruments. Their lead singer and guitarist, Webb, has an interesting voice. It's got that punk rock warble/scream to it, but he can reel that in and have a less abrasive sound. Backed by the lovely Lee, on bass, and Greg on drums, the Lousy Instruments have a powerful sound with a pop appeal. You can get their album from F Nice here, and you can find them on Myspace.

As always, become a fan of F Nice on facebook to find out about all the best local shows. Don't miss out on the next chance to get your face rocked off!