Bells Bells Bells

Wed., April 18, 8 p.m., $8, with King Kong and The Clamor, The Khyber, 56 S. Second St.

by John Vettese

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Published: Apr 10, 2007

rock/pop

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You're probably wondering about the name. Sure, carillons are great and all, but do you need three of 'em? We say you do. Think about it — "Bells" on its own would suggest the brand of New Age sedation heard at Renaissance faires or on predawn radio shows, whereas "Bells Bells" sounds like the laptop electronica outlet of some twitchy, tight-shirted indie kid. Either of those options would totally belie the raucous rock pedigree of this Philly quartet. Keyboardist Kat Paffett did time with shrieking stars An Albatross, while guitarist Kevin Fassett drums for mod rockers The Chance. In the reverence-to-history sense, Amandah Romick's breathy vocal vibrato shows she studied her Slits records well, and if that's still not enough justification for you, the band's propulsive tempos and densely affecting arrangements make a triad moniker absolutely necessary. Bells Bells Bells it's got to be, and if you don't agree, listen to "Spy Song" and see if you still feel like arguing.

Wed., April 18, 8 p.m., $8, with King Kong and The Clamor, The Khyber, 56 S. Second St., 215-238-5888, www.thekhyber.com.

 

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