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The Vettes’ debut album
By Joshua O’Neal
The Vettes could be considered many things, but lacking style would not be one of them. From the gem-encrusted mic stand of lead singer Rachel Vette all the way down to the key master Chad Vette, this band oozes style and flair. This glam rock band from New Orleans consists of Rachel (vocals), Chad (keys/synth), Todd (guitar), Brian (drums) and Mitch (bass) who are all brothers and sisters having joined forces to bring pizzazz back to the local music scene.
With a debut album called T.V. EP hitting the streets in March of 2008, and recently being signed to indie/alt-rock label Throback Records in June of 2007, The Vettes are firing on all cylinders. If you can’t wait until March to get your hands on The Vettes, they also have demo you can get at one of their shows.
Not since the early sounds of No Doubt and Garbage have I heard or seen a band that makes full use of a talented female vocalist. Rachel’s voice and stage presence will make you feel as if The Vettes are putting on a personal show just for you. When compared to other bands that have female leads, The Vettes tend to be an evolved form of bands like Garbage and Blondie, but I sense a bit of the early years of No Doubt.
The No Doubt comparison isn’t completely off the wall because the upcoming Vettes album is being mixed by David J. Holman who worked on No Doubt’s biggest album “Tragic Kingdom.”
There are two types of bands in the world, studio bands and live bands. The Vettes are a live band and worth the price of admission. With tour dates all along the south including The Varsity on February 28 with Meriwether, a CD release party and show on March 7 in New Orleans and the famed South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, it surely will be a busy year for these five musicians.
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Originally Published: Issue 597 - February 20, 2008
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