The Black Belles

[destijl]

Just a few things I noticed about the Wishing Well video..After all the dislike comments on their hats, I thought it was kinda funny that Olivia's hair in the color parts of the video is teased, as if she just took the hat off/on/off... Also, did anyone else notice it seemed like every guitar solo she kinda turns away from the camera? Does she do that live? Random thoughts...

I saw them last night at the Brudenell in Leeds. They played as a three piece and they all definately play their own instruments. Olivia even played keyboards as well, since they have sacked their "new" keyboard player. As for the hats, they remained firmly on their heads except for Shelby's, whose came off after about 4 beats of her drum (but she is a very animated drummer and quite mesmerising). They came out after the show, signed some stuff, had some photo's taken. Very cool gig.

[DeeBee]

Wow - they lost their fourth member again? I wonder how much of a challenge it is for them to quickly scramble up new arrangements for their songs with only three band members playing.

About the hats - I don't get why some people seem to dislike those, either. Their hats are as much a part of their iconic imagery as the black wardrobe is. When they first appeared, I thought it was very clever the play on words between 'Belles' and 'Bells' - with their silhouettes looking like bells with the hats on. Just very creative and dramatic imagery there. (Something that I suspect came from the imagination of Jack White; but I could be wrong about that.) I still think it's cool and clever, but I can see how it might get a bit cumbersome for the drummer. It's like when Jack White would show up for a concert with some fabulous new suit or jacket or top hat or whatever - but then take it off after the first song was done. It was a nice touch, even if it didn't last for long.

I would also guess that the people who don't like some particular feature of a band's performance - any band, any feature - are inclined to make more noise about it than the people who do like it. Just the nature of squeaky wheels, whatever. So I would not jump to conclusions about what most people think just on the basis of a few people repeatedly griping about something.

[NotACollector]

I guess Tina NoGood left because she realized how stupid the band was.

[jamesmonzon1]

Starting to sound like some website that people are familiar with around here...TMZ!
But really where's solid proof she's been sacked? For all we know she could be MIA due to personal issues. People have lives outside of bands too,you know.

[hawke000]

Starting to sound like some website that people are familiar with around here...TMZ!
But really where's solid proof she's been sacked? For all we know she could be MIA due to personal issues. People have lives outside of bands too,you know.

i thought they only existed for my entertainment... my life is turned right upside down.

[dunedin]

"Honky Tonk Horror" from last night's show in Glasgow as a three-piece:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5iRM9aHcME

[theeradicaleclectic]

i went and checked out the videos from last night... i can see them bein like a female ramones one day

this is likely the best video from the lot of them http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23eCpK2c ... ure=relmfu

that song Pushin Up Daisies sounds like it might work into a strong song

[dunedin]

Tina is apparently in another band that is currently recording an album. I don't know if the split is permanent.

[orangeshoeskid]

Her other band is D.Watusi.

[anonymousbrunette]

I really enjoy some of OJ's licks and dig her vibe. Not sure if its her vocal delivery or what that doesn't click for me yet. Regardless, I'm keeping a close ear on them.

[erikrodskjegg]

Her other band is D.Watusi.

watusi doing recording?

[flattop2001]

Anybody catch this?

The Black Belles UK tour continues and tonight, no matter where you are you can watch them live opening up for The Horrors straight from Southend in the UK. Go to the Jack Daniel's site for the live stream which starts at 7:50pm in the UK and catch all the action!

From TMR site.

[dmdv1]

Anybody catch this?

The Black Belles UK tour continues and tonight, no matter where you are you can watch them live opening up for The Horrors straight from Southend in the UK. Go to the Jack Daniel's site for the live stream which starts at 7:50pm in the UK and catch all the action!

From TMR site.

I pity them havin to open for The Horrors. Such a strong band now

[hxcoliver]

what kind of merch do they have on tour with them? any tri colors?
tmr has this listed in the catalog page now, with 300 tris. wonder when they'll announce info about it

[mojoryan]

what kind of merch do they have on tour with them? any tri colors?
tmr has this listed in the catalog page now, with 300 tris. wonder when they'll announce info about it