Monday, August 6, 2012

Detroit Cobras

They’ve come a long way, baby. Still, after enduring a long series of lineup changes since their 1995 founding, Detroit Cobras give new meaning to the term “cover band.” Digging up classic R&B tunes, along with rock ’n’ roll b-sides we’d never hear on the radio, DC breathes new life into songs with a swaggering soul-based flair. Sure, the group may be well over a decade old, but it’s got the garage rock ethos covered, complete with drawling vocals and primitive-sounding guitars. Thankfully spare of cheesy gimmicks and seeping with ’nuff talent to go around, Detroit Cobras will leave you wondering how a cover band could ever sound this good.

 http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/arts-and-culture/Calendar-July-18-24-2012-162773156.html?page=2&comments=1&showAll=

This appeared in the July 18, 2012 edition of Philadelphia Weekly.

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