Georgie James @ The Ottobar
Washington-based band Georgie James cranked out a high-energy set of indie rock at The Ottobar Wednesday night.
The duo of John Davis and Laura Burhenn backed by a bassist and drummer filled their set with punchy songs from their debut album Places and a few covers.
Georgie James belongs to the special breed of indie rock bands with an exciting stage presence.
Instead of pretending like they were too good for everyone there, they really got into their music.
I loved watching Burhenn quietly mouth the lyrics to certain songs while Davis sang them on the other side of the stage.
Georgie James is the most exciting new rock band to come out of the area in the past couple years.
Anyone in the crowd Wednesday night could see why. ...
Baltimore-based indie rock band The Courtesy Line played first.
Singer Mark Baldwin's voice was surprisingly clear and crisp, especially considering the setting.
Keep an eye on the Courtesy Line. Their music is marked with memorable melodies and tight, thick instrumentation.
Gary B and the Notions (pictured) took the stage second, delivering some solid guitar rock.
The best songs in their set were the upbeat ones -- like their new single "Three Horse Carousel."
With his button-down shirt, loosened tie and mop of dark, combed-back hair, front man Gary Barrett Jr. looked a lot like song and dance man Andy Kaufman.
If "The Exercise Song," with its interlocking guitars, is any indication, the band is headed in the right direction.
(Photo of Georgie James by Shervin Lainez)
