The Newbees
The Newbees
Covington, KY
Rock / Americana / soul
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In a music scene that is pretty self-contained, without drawing a lot of "outsiders" (i.e. suburban folks who don't go out after sunset, folks who just go to dance clubs, folks who only want to hear cover bands), THE NEWBEES might just be one of the most recognizable original bands in the entire community. But the band's cheeky jingle in that Gold Star Chili commercial is pretty far from what the band actually does on its CDs and live shows. While still pretty playful, there's a richness, masterfulness (in songwriting and performance) and ear-dizzying diversity on display on the band's latest, Amsterdam, the third part of the Newbees' "accidental trilogy," which follows the exploits and dilemmas of a "burned-out, overworked Rock band" in the never-sober Dutch city. The band's Pop songs are especially impressive, recalling The Beatles and early ELO in the best way possible. But they're also pretty damn good playing Jazz (the smoldering "Molly"), and the barroom strutter "Are You Kidding Me" sounds like Nina Simone going postal on a brassy Broadway show tune. Don't let the chili ad fool you -- this is one talented band. -- MIKE BREEN "Songs from a Dilapidated Apartment" (2004), "Famous" (2007), and "Amsterdam" (2008) are available @ www.thenewbees.com.
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