Aloud

Thursday night I went to see Aloud, a wonderful up-and-coming local band, at TT the Bear's with my good friend Melissa (aka the Hetero Life Mate). Through Melissa I became casually acquainted with Jen and Henry, the two singer-guitarists in the band. When we met a few years back, Jen and Henry were great kids with a dream who would bring their guitars to parties and engage everyone in all-night singalongs. Many a morning I'd wake up on Melissa's old futon (aka the flip 'n' fuck) with a hangover and sore vocal cords from screaming along to Oasis tunes all night. Along the way they formed Aloud with kick-ass rhythm section Roy and Ross, and their raw young talent began to emerge.

Fast-forward a few years and Aloud has cut two independent CD's with a full-length album on the way. They've toured all over the Northeast and written some great songs. The music is straight-ahead rock n' roll, not too heavy or too mellow, with plenty of energy, gorgeous harmonies and unique lyrics. I'm planning to go see them at Dodge Street in Salem next month, anyone who wants to come with me (and maybe drive me home?) is welcome to tag along.

Check them out at allthingsaloud.com and tell 'em Chloe sent you.