The Eames Era, forged in Baton Rouge and named after celebrated chair designers Charles and Ray Eames, have a super-catchy sound that's just spunky enough to make your day but not so poppy that you feel like you are in high school again, at least not in a bad way. Lead singer Ashlin Phillips, whose vocals have been likened to those of Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis, complements the clean and tight musicianship of the other band members with fun and witty lyrics. You may have heard their songs on TV shows "Grey's Anatomy," "Falcon Beach" and MTV's new reality show "I'm from Rolling Stone." Since releasing their solid first album "Double Dutch" in 2005, the band has endured two hurricanes and an accident in which their van collided with military rescue vehicle, injuring two of the band members. But the band's sound has not suffered, only improved, under duress. Their sophomore effort "Heroes and Sheroes," scheduled for independent release April 17, is the kind of album you want to rock out to in your car all the way through, singing every word. It is well-balanced by following up beat songs with softer short interludes. It is honestly hard to pick a favorite. Check them out at www.theeamesera.com.
2008 Woodie Awards
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