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The Belle Brigade

Presented by The Red Room @ Cafe 939 at The Red Room at Cafe 939

March 7, 2011

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Listening to the Belle Brigade's self-titled debut album, you could never tell that these two were ever not in perfect sync. The Gruskas' familial chemistry, not to mention their obvious songwriting gifts, has created one of the most thrilling debut albums you're going to hear all year.

Inspired by the duo's love for Fleetwood Mac, Simon & Garfunkel, the Beatles, and Stevie Wonder, these artfully arranged, freewheeling songs brim with breezy California melodies and bracing pop harmonies, fueled by the driving rhythms Barbara Gruska plays on drums.

As performed by Ethan and Barbara Gruska and their talented group of backing musicians, Bram Inscore (bass), Blake Mills, (electric guitar), Aaron Arntz (piano), and Jimi Hendrix/Joe Cocker keyboardist Mike Finnigan (Hammond B-3 organ), songs like "Sweet Louise," "Where Not to Look for Freedom," "Lucky Guy," and "Lonely Lonely" are tailormade for road-tripping up the coast with the car top down, sunshine on your face, and the music blasting into the roar of the wind.

Also appearing is Lucius. Their highly anticipated debut album, Songs from the Bromley House, showcases a cast of exceptional musicians, fronted by singers and songwriters Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig. The two songstresses have been writing music together since 2005, while students in Boston.

Opening the night will be Jennah Bell.