My Gold Mask is one of my favorite Chicago bands who just also happen to be on the cusp of really becoming known outside our fair city. I’m so excited about this! Especially as it was only last year that I stumbled onto them, quite by accident. In a word, they wow’d me. This duo have continued to write and record catchy, unique, singles that really highlight Gretta’s vocal talents as well as Jack’s uber cool guitar stylings. Their style is a bit indescribable, they blend together forces from post-punk and gypsy music with a real present day sensibility. Seeing them play is consistently a fucking great time, not only because of the energy they have on stage but also for the fact that they are honestly just very cool and nice folk. So before I gush about them too much and you don’t believe I have any objectivity about their music, here’s their latest single, a cover of Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes”, it’s pretty special.
My Gold Mask’s self-titled debut is still available here. They’re doing a short tour in October so look out! If you have any connections, get in touch because you are going to want to book this duo in your town. Their show is hotttttt! xoxox
Tour Details (still a work in progress)
Aug 20 2009 9:00P QUENNECT4 Chicago, Illinois
Sep 27 2009 8:00P Empty Bottle w/ The Do Chicago, Illinois
Oct 8 2009 9:00P The Way Out Club St Louis, Missouri
Oct 9 2009 9:00P TBA Hot Springs, Arkansas
Oct 10 2009 9:00P Rubber Gloves w/ This Old House Denton, Texas
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It couldn’t possibly be as good as Gwyneth’s version though Tart.
I was ready to bitch because the original is one of my favorites, but this is actually a very good take. I’ll have to look into this bunch!