Saturday, April 15, 2006
When do we ever go to the Roxy? Never. Ever... Well, okay, it did have its one glory year in 1999. That year, Prieboy's "White Trash Wins Lotto" managed to get us over there on consecutive occasions, but hey, it's Andy Prieboy. And sure that little-known UK band called Muse played there in front us and five record label execs. But we haven't been there since and had all intentions of keeping the streak alive before Damone decided to go and book some recent shows in WeHo (they also recently showcased at the Viper Room).
We've been in love with Damone since Noelle's 2001 self-release "This Summer", tracking the band through the years, from their RCA demise to their more recent Island signing. Can't really call them a guilty pleasure since we're actually quite proud of our fandom of them. And although we refrained from throwing our panties up on stage we did get a headbang or two in during their new single "Out Here All Night" until we remembered we're no longer 14-years-old.
First of all, we've never been so surrounded by kids in Hot Top couture in our lives. Second, who the heck lit a fire under Noelle's ass? This girl is pure rock star. If you saw the band in the early days, you'd be quick to notice the transformation as well. Perhaps a few tough years on the road, a bad record label relationship, and a kick in the butt by LA Reid changed some things, but Noelle now possesses a new look, a grittier attitude, and most importantly a voice destined for arenas.
The new album Out Here All Night hits stores on 5/23 but you can buy it now for a measely $6.99 at iTunes.
Damone - "Out Here All Night" video (MOV)
Damone on MySpace
