Power punk trio The Dollyrots rip through sassy, high-energy, bubblegum anthems on their sophomore album 'Because I'm Awesome,' out now on Joan Jett's Blackheart Records. The band was founded by long-time friends Kelly Ogden (vocals, bass) and Lucas Cabezas in Florida in early 2000. After relocating to LA and adding drummer Chris Black, the band spent the summer of 2006 on the Vans Warped Tour. Joan Jett, a featured performer on the tour, was impressed with The Dollyrots and signed them to Blackheart Records.
The title track on their album, "Because I'm Awesome," was voted "The Coolest Song of 2007" on Little Steven's Underground Garage, beating out rock superstars like The White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger. Also included on the album is "Brand New Key," a fiery cover of the popular '70s tune by Melanie.
Tour Dates:
Feb 8 - Birmingham, AL - The Nick
Feb 10 - Atlanta, GA - The Drunken Unicorn
Feb 11 - Raleigh, NC - Siren Lounge
Feb 12 - Arlington, VA - Iota Caf�
Feb 13 - Philadelphia, PA - North Star Bar
Feb 14 - Asbury Park, NJ - Asbury Lanes
Feb 15 - New York, NY - Knitting Factory
Feb 18 - Pittsfield, MA - Itam Lodge
Feb 19 - Cambridge, MA - T.T The Bear's
Feb 20 - Pittsburgh, PA - Diesel Nightclub
Feb 21 - Bowling Green, OH - Howard's Club
Feb 22 - Columbus, OH - Ravari Room
Feb 23 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
Feb 24 - Michigan Center (Jackson), MI - Motorheads Bar
Feb 28 - Chicago, IL - The Note
Mar 1 - LaCrosse, WI - The Warehouse
Mar 3 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
Mar 4 - Cedar Falls, IA - The Reverb
Mar 6 - St. Louis, MO - Creepy Crawl
Mar 12-16 - Austin, TX - SXSW (Showcase TBA)
Mar 20 - Las Vegas, NV - Beauty Bar
Mar 21 - San Diego, CA - Beauty Bar
Mar 22 - LA, CA - Safari Sam's
Preview and Purchase Dollyrots CDs
Kandace Springs - Run Your Race
On the Blue: New Horizons Cruise Day 1: Marbin Gets the Fun Started
Hot In The City: Prog Band Tu-Ner Coming to Phoenix
Slipknot To Play Rare Intimate Venue Show This Week
Deep Purple Announce New Album '=1'
Howard Jones, ABC And Haircut 100 Taking Fans Back To The 80s This Summer
Veil Of Maya and Brand Of Sacrifice Lead Summer Slaughter Lineup
Watch Sebastian Bach's '(Hold On) To The Dream' Video
Kittie To Rock North American Headline Dates
Billy Corgan's Adventures in Carnyland TV Series Premiere Announced
GHOSTxSHIP Releasing First New Music in 10 Years