STARMY & THE RUBES FRIDAY 4.20 $5
STARMY
“Starmy are Salt Lake legends. When I first moved to Utah, I remember seeing them often and thought, ‘Man, if these dudes weren’t wasted they would fucking kick ass.’ Well guess what … They’re probably still drunk, but they sound soooo fucking good now. I caught them at Urban a while back after a year or more of not seeing them, and they were top-notch. On the new album, Dave Combs’ guitar work is tasteful, complementing the vocals nicely and soloing just long enough and just awesome enough to make you say “fuck yeah!” Mike Sartain’s voice is super clear and good enough that I can listen to it for an entire album without getting sick of it. I hope these guys are able to promote this album well and tour behind it. The tracks on this album are cohesive, yet distinguishable from each other. The production is pretty slick—this sounds like stuff you’d hear on the radio. Props to Mike Sasich who recorded the album. This is one I’ll be keeping in my pile of albums that ”— Tom Bennett, slug magazine
THE RUBES
Active for over 10 years, Salt Lake City’s The Rubes celebrate the independent spirit of rock & roll. Defying the conventional short-term rock band lifespan, The Rubes’ secret to longevity is the unique chemistry they share on the stage. From early performances as a ‘50s rock & roll cover group to stints performing with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson, the emphasis has been to keep the music fun, raw and a little bit different.