The Ettes... I haven't been blown away for some time at a show. Not since the Night Marchers in September. I discovered The Ettes on myspace, but never really heard them 'til I picked up Shake the Dust at Amoeba in Hollywood. I saw two cute girls & had to have it. Found out their names were CoCo, Jem, & Poni; how can you go wrong? First, you've got Poni (Right) on the drums. She played a six piece set. She had two cymbals, a high hat, snare, bass, & a Tom. (I wish she had a Tom. Ha Ha...) I'm surprised she didn't she didn't break a head; she was pounding so hard. I've never seen drumming like that before. She was right on top of them. Pounding away. Next, Jem (Left) the bass player. I've never noticed when listening to them before, but they are very bass heavy. Sure, they gotta a guitar (We'll get there.), but he really drives this band. Even got to talk to him afterward. I bought some stuff as I always do. Very nice. Last is CoCo on guitar. How can I describe her live? She's as cute as I would've imagined. She's the reason I bought the album. Her song writing is very simple. If you did too much more, it be over kill. Her guitar playing is simple bar chords. I'm glad I saw them before they get 'uge. I felt like I was the only one there to see 'em. At the very least, I was on the left side of the stage. Don't count the douche bags in front of me. I stood in the back as I always do; just blown away. They didn't play my favorite song (I Wanna Go Home), but it may not be suitable for the live show. I would highly suggest this great band to anyone in a rut musically. Simple, fresh, catchy...
