Jonathan Tyler and the Norther Lights can rock. And not only that, they're also super down to earth. [Photo by Fernando Garcia; complete gallery after the jump]
Sitting at the bar with them before the show, enjoying the wide selection of beer that New World offers, we discussed their influences (Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones) and history. The Dallas outfit got together back in 2007, recorded their debut, Hot Trottin', shortly after, and were signed to Atlantic Records last year to record a follow-up, Pardon Me, which is due out in March. Their music combines infectious rock n' roll with some in-your-face Southern blues rock. There are even hints of R&B thrown into the mix. Jonathan Tyler's voice is perfect: grungy but sweet, loud and confident.
This article appears in Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2010.