These Are A Few of my Favorite Bands

So, musical theater title aside, I thought I would post on a few obscure bands that you all might enjoy. My taste runs to the eclectic, although in at least one case, I will take credit for discovering the band some time ago.

Dengue Fever: Dengue Fever is a "Cambodian Pop Rock Psychadelic Dance Party." Now who the hell isn't up for that? It is a crazy mix of late 60-early 70's grooves with amazing vocals in Cambodian. They are playing Central Park tomorrow and the Black Cat Club here in DC on Sunday. Check them out here for a taste of their music.

The Ting-Tings: This group is starting to get some play here in the States, but has been huge in the UK for a while now. They are originally from the Manchester area, and play a very catchy brand of indie-pop. On tour in the States now, will be in DC on July 22, and in Brooklyn this month as well. You can check them out here, I recommend starting with "Shut Up and Let Me Go." I dare you--in fact double-dare you--to not bounce along. I regularly do my upper-body only dance to this band.

Les Sans Cullottes: They are self-described as "the revolutionary French rock-and-roll band." Listen to them here before reading on. Go on, now I said to listen before reading on--don't make me tell you again....It is all a put-on! That is right, as described by NPR (who wouldn't joke around unnecessarily), "A French-style '60s band has taken New York by storm. But most of the members of Les Sans Culottes are Americans. Their act is a musical takeoff on the French pop music of an era far more famous in America for the British invasion led by The Beatles."

Stereo Total: Probably the best-known of the band's on today's list. They are a French-German duo, based in Berlin, that plays very interesting Pop-Electronic music. You can check them out here

That's all for now. I will periodically add more bands to the list, and encourage your offbeat (i.e. I recognize the Beatles are good) bands.

Cheers.