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Best of Las Vegas 2008 : Entertainment : Best Local Rock Band

Reader Pick
THE KILLERS
Gee, who saw this one coming? The Killers have this category in one of those headlocks that your older brother used to put you in upon discovering that you had scratched one of his favorite Blue Oyster Cult LPs. It's that serious! But these dudes have earned their acclaim, touring throughout much of 2007 in support of their sophomore LP, and releasing a swell new B-sides and rarities collection, "Sawdust," highlighted by a duet with Lou Reed. They are truly the Big Gulp of this category, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese. Yellow Brick Road hums "Wish You Were Here" in second place.
Staff Pick
THE BIG FRIENDLY CORPORATION
This coed quintet bends and contorts indie pop the way a prism does a ray of light, refracting everything in several brightly hued directions. Set against a purring bed of warm electronics, the band crafts equally sweet and sardonic missives that alternate between blown kisses and kiss-offs. The band's tunes are populated by drunk girls and service workers, all looking for something that they seldom seem to find: solace, peace of mind, a good friend. But the group's buoyant whir never hardens into cynicism. "I still believe that good people get the best of life in the end," frontman Ryan Marth sings at the album's conclusion, and whether he's right or wrong, it's hard not to hum along.

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kelly wrote on February 04, 2009 08:02 AM: Leaving Springfield is the bestest!


Gloria L wrote on January 28, 2009 09:46 AM: YELLOW BRICK ROAD. I love them! They Rock!


Ryan M. wrote on January 27, 2009 12:57 PM: Escape the Fate.


Heidi wrote on January 27, 2009 11:48 AM: I vote for Third Town, a little Rock a little Roll, a little country! Palace Station rocks for making them the "house band".


Tom wrote on January 26, 2009 12:54 PM: The Quitters are the best local ROCK band in Vegas. To win best ROCK band the band must ROCK! So could you please disqualify The Killers for best ROCK band. The Quitters bring energy and youth into a fruitful local music scene.


Guy wrote on January 20, 2009 10:39 PM: The best local band is The Clydesdale. Just because the Killers are from Vegas does not make them a local band.


ralph ott wrote on January 20, 2009 01:52 PM: the clydsdale


Kt wrote on January 20, 2009 12:32 PM: The Clydesdale!!!! I don't even live in Vegas but I drive back when they play.
Turn off your radio's and go outside and find something new people!


Jakob wrote on January 20, 2009 10:53 AM: The best local band is The Clydesdale. If you havn't seen them their a must.


sandra grose wrote on November 03, 2008 10:18 AM: I thought Zowie Bowie Band was the best.
Thanks


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