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If the relentless pounding of Michigan’s metal stamping plants somehow contributed to the Stooges’ driving rhythms, then the industrial decay and grittiness of Steeltown Hamilton has helped to form the Barettas attitude and sound.
Considering these roots, the band serves as an antidote to the current ironic, thrift-store clad hipster movement. And they don't play kickball.
Where to start? Katie (vocals/guitar) picks up the instrument to kill time during a lengthy high school suspension (she nobly takes the fall for ‘holding’, and keeps some friends out of trouble). Carly (drums) and Kate (bass) play in a local band, then part ways. After a series of hits and misses, Katie finds Carly and they begin to practice as part of a foursome. The others lack the ‘death or glory’ approach, and are soon set adrift. Fate intervenes when Carly runs into old band mate Kate, who comes back into the fold and takes over on bass. A first gig in the basement of a local watering hole is standing room only, and the Barettas are born.
Performances have followed at some of Toronto’s preeminent indie venues, including The Opera House and The Docks / Sound Academy, as well as opening slots for the Fleshtones and Agent Orange.
With an average age of 22, they’ve gone all in here. Whatever it takes.
Spin.com "7 Undiscovered Bands Worth a Listen"
http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-picks-even-more-undiscovered-bands-worth-listen
“It’s not life or death, it’s more important than that.” B. Shankly, former Liverpool FC Manager. " -Godfather Baretta
"In a virtual flea market of ego-pop indie and wannabe garage bands, the Barettas come through like a fresh breath of smoke-strewn air.
Founded in May (08'), this three-piece began to carve out a name for themselves, playing around the GTA at any club ambitious enough to take them on. Their aggressive, no-holds-barred approach to the live show inspires equally powerful crowd reactions, and these girls frequently find themselves garnishing more energy from the audience than the show headliners.
Frontbabe Katie Bulley blends raunchy guitar tones with her smart, smoky vocal sleeze, while drummer Carly Killotta alternately pounds out driving rhythms and blistering rock beats. Kate Kimberley rocks the bass, working up the low-end and throwin down her groove. With too many influences to name, The Barettas please everyone from those damn punks in the pit, to your dad tapping his toes and watching from the bar.
Ohhh, the all-important 'sounds-like' reference; think circa 1990's Gwen Stefani and pre-rehab Pete Doherty had a daughter fed on surf-rock, champagne and cigarettes.
Matching infectious guitar hooks and heavy-as-hell breakdowns with an understated penchant for writing killer songs, the Barettas fire their signature rock n' roll sound off at the industry - and they're aiming right between the eyes. " - Mickey Elsworth
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