!Feliz Cinco de Mayo! – Girl In a Coma
Thank god for the internet! Really! Otherwise I don't think I would ever discover, listen, and buy new music. Case in point – Girl In a Coma. A Trio of Texican ladies, sisters Nina (vocals/guitar) and Phanie Diaz (drums) and Jenn Alva (bass) based out of San Antonio (just a few hours South of here) who play Punk/Rock. Funny thing (for me at least) is that they have been around for several years now, but up until last month, I had never heard of them.
I just happen to be browsing the Amoeba Music Store website checking out their in-store live shows (if your really into Indie music, check out their In-Store Live Show page) when I happen to come across this bands performance page.
I'll admit it, at first I wasn't all that impressed with them. Nina has a rather unique voice and singing style. Half the time I can't understand her words when she sings. But the music was good and catchy, and they do put on a real good live show. So after multiple listens, their music finally grew on me.
But it wasn't until I learned more about them that they really gained my admiration and respect. They are indeed "for real". They are not another LA manufactured band who sing about shallow and material things. They don't put on a fake, and again manufactured persona. They really are who they are and fully embrace their Mexican heritage. But when I found out that they were from Texas, that really sealed the deal for me.
Long story short, I dig 'em. So I ended up buying their CD a few weeks ago. Overall pretty good. I do enjoy it. So what better day than today – Cinco de Mayo – to share a new favorite Mexican American Punk/Rock band.
Listen, Enjoy and Rock On!!
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