Giving L.A. another reason to drink beer this weekend: The Dum Dum Girls
Add in the Dum Dum Girls, and the Hollywood Brew Fest at the Blue Palms Brewhouse/Henry Fonda Theater seems far and away the best bet for the evening. There isn't too much known about the Dum Dum Girls; the recent Sub Pop signees have maintained an aura of mystery thus far. Essentially the project of Kristin Gundred, who's going by the name Dee Dee in this outfit, the Dum Dum Girls will release their debut album at some point in 2010, although Sub Pop doesn't have a release date yet.
Yet if it's anything like the roughly shot Internet videos rolling around, expect some slightly sleezy, heavily distorted, fast and scruffy melodies. Hooks are buried in shots of hazy guitar tones, and there's a sinister streak that reveals itself via Gundred's sweetly deadpan delivery. Frankie Rose, former Vivian Girl, has been manning the drums for the group. That act is the most recent reference point for the Dum Dum Girls, while the Vaselines are perhaps the most obvious and the subtle hints of girl group malice would be the starting point.
Watch a clip of the band performing at New York's recent CMJ conference below:
--Todd Martens
The Hollywood Brew Fest at Blue Palms and the Henry Fonda Theater, 6126 Hollywood Blvd. Doors open at 3 p.m., and tickets are $45, not including surcharges. VIP tickets for $60 are also available and allow for early entry at 2 p.m. More information here.
Also performing: Great Northern, Castledoor, the Diamond Light, Nico Stai, the Tender Box and the Diamond High. The Dum Dum Girls will also appear at Spaceland, 1717 Silverlake Blvd., on Nov. 28.
Photo credit: Sub Pop
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