The Locals
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The Locals has a show coming up on 11/21/2009 at 08:00 PM @ The Red Line Tap in Chicago, IL http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/6850637
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Bio
The Locals® are an alt-rock trio from Chicago who are steadily winning fans and devotees with their CD "Big Picture".
"Big Picture" is the Locals' fourth studio effort and their first full length CD in almost 6 years. Their style has covered the range from singer/songwriter to borderline jam band. But while this CD contains subtle winks at the past, "Big Picture" is unapologetically guitar heavy alt-pop. Think The Pretenders meet The Pixies meet the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Doll's distinct and powerful vocals cut confidently through the band, becoming the perfect compliment to the always solid, sometimes frenzied rhythm section of Nunes and Snedeker.
"Big Picture" was produced, recorded and mixed by Steven Gillis (Filter).
About
The Locals take their ingredient list from an array of influences. PJ Harvey, the Pretenders, The Pixies, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Police, But they are their own distinct flavor - as comfortable paring with a dark microbrew or a spicy Gewurtz.
Fronted by singer and songwriter Yvonne Doll, the Locals(R) have been a part of the Chicago music scene for the last decade. They have played extensively in the Midwest and have earned themselves a dedicated fan base. Once a four piece, The Locals(R) have downsized and reorged to form their current lineup of Doll, bassist Christy Nunes and drummer Kirk Snedeker. Snedeker joined in late 2006, replacing EJ Dawson, who can be heard on the CD as well.
The three met in 2006 through a "seeking drummer" ad Doll and Nunes placed on Craigslist. Snedeker was the first to respond, and after a brief meeting and one audition, got the gig. They quickly became best friends as well - sharing an acute and odd sense of humor.
Doll grew up in Cincinnati, OH but made her way to Chicago to attend the Art Institute of Chicago. Her photographs of people sleeping has garnered international recognition. Sleepyurbanite.com was featured on the Today Show, Irish national radio, and the German magazine "I Enjoy Seeing and Reading About Your Misfortunes." She is also an accomplished painter and necromancer.
Nunes began playing professionally at the age of 14. She hails from San Diego, from where people still hail. She has played in a diverse assortment of bands over the years and brings an element of each to The Locals(R) - funk, rock, punk, acoustic and classical/jazz. Nunes is also a photographer and knife wielding maniac. She once shoved a kid during a job as the Chuck E. Cheese mascot.
Snedeker started playing drums at the age of 8. He was in an Elvis cover band at age 14 and, in addition to many local bands, put himself through college by playing music. Snedeker enjoys cooking, has a Fear of Public Vomiting (FPV) and has mostly outgrown a childhood fear of pinecones. His voice can be heard on a Space Shuttle flashlight toy circa 1992.
