ACL Artist Profile: The Ettes

Nashville garage rockers The Ettes play their raw blend of rock with no gimmicks and no concern for being part of a scene, but with plenty of hooks. Led by energetic vocalist/guitarist Lindsay "Coco" Hames, the four piece have put out four albums since their 2005 debut, Eat The Night, and released what is arguably their best and most cohesive album, Do You Want Power, last year to generally favorable reviews. Their music draws comparisons to The Gossip, who have flirted with success across the Atlantic, as both groups play with the same straightforward simplicity and unbridled energy. The band caught the ear of Drew Barrymore, who's self-curated soundtrack to the movie Whip It features the barn burning "Crown of Age," and they have opened for a diverse range of groups from The Black Keys to the Go-Go's, as well as The Gossip. With years of experience under their belt and a catalog of spunky, edgy tunes, The Ettes will be worth checking out early Friday evening, especially if you feel you're too far away to enjoy The Black Keys or Beach House. --Ryan Lester

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