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Heartless Bastards - Live @ Northside Tavern (Secret Show)

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April 23, 2007 |

It’s true kids, even Cincinnati has a “secret show” every now and then. Our man Dave happened upon an impromptu and not advertised show last night from Heartless Bastards here in town, and has a bit to say about it.

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photo from Toronto show (cred)

Most fortunately for me, I decided to go out last evening. I was casually enjoying a refreshing beer outside the Northside Tavern when my roommate pointed out to me, “Hey Dave, look who that is.” Having seen the Heartless Bastards enough times to cover both of my hands, I knew that it was Kevin Vaughan, the drummer from the band, and he was conveniently unloading a drum kit. After asking around, I found out that much to my delight, the Bastards would be playing a secret show that very evening.
It was a rocking set from the power trio, with an especially large amount of energy emanating from Erika Wennerstrom, the group’s diminutive lead singer. What she lacks up for in size, she makes up for in sheer volume of voice. Wennerstrom and the boys whisked their way through a brief but enjoyable set, clearly showing a new confidence that I had yet to see in the band. Maybe it’s because they’ve been out on the road, maybe it’s because they have now played in grandiose theaters opening for Lucinda Williams, maybe it’s because they were at their home venue, or maybe it’s a combination of all three, but the band truly had a formidable presence last night. Highlights included a loud “Valley of Debris” and a rousing set-closing “Grey”, but the whole set was truly an upbeat experience, with the weather, their music, and the alcohol flowing through my veins combining to create a magical environment. I feel blessed to have been a part of such a great night.

Check out our interview with Erika also.

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