Ebony Bones
Jessica 6 Opening
South Paw
February 13, 2010
Written by Joshua Williams
Photos by Amy Davidson
Opposite Photo:
Ebony Bones
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Braving the frigid night, we made our way to Brooklyn’s
Southpaw to check out a set from Ebony Bones. Southpaw
is a decent enough venue, and the crowd was the
usual mishmash of Brooklyn’s young and hip,
serious fans of the acts, and old barflies from
the neighborhood. Once warmed up, we turned our
attention to the entertainment on hand.
Nomi Ruiz of Jessica Six
Nomi Ruiz of Jessica Six
Opening was Jessica Six, presumably named after
the “Logans Run” character. Which is
kind of fitting. Springing from NYC’s disco
scene, and beloved of the fashionista set, they
exuded somewhat of a 70’s androgynous, dare
I say trans-disco- rock-sex and drugs vibe. The
singer has substantial presence, and the voice is
definitely the draw. The beats serviceable and the
filling pleasant enough. However, without a chorus
ring ringing in my head afterwards, all that good
singing will only get you so far.
Ebony Bones
As for the title event, Ebony Bones takes a stage
and owns it. Unfairly compared to press favorites
of recent years MIA and Santogold, Bones is no one
trick pony. Deftly defying the notion of genre,
Bones takes you to fantasy island, mixing a base
of punk rock swagger with a hit of reggae, stacking
it on top of beats you can’t help but dance
to. It’s as if the Slits wanted to go to the
club, ran into George Clinton along the way, celebrated
carnivale, and ended up a sweaty satisfied mess.
Ebony Bones
I can say without hesitation to download Ebony
Bones with abandon, and if you see her on a bill,
by all means head on down for some quality entertainment.
Mr. Mendiola of Ebony Bones
myspace.com/jessicasix
myspace.com/ebonybones
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