Concert Preview: Blonde Redhead

Alternative rock band Blonde Redhead is coming to North Carolina this month. The beloved three-piece band will perform at Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw Feb 21.

Named after the third track on DNA's 1981 album "A Taste of DNA," Blonde Redhead formed in 1993 when Kazu Makino met twins Amedeo and Simone Pace in New York City.

The band's first album, "Blonde Redhead," debuted in 1995. My introduction to the band came from this album, namely the track "Girl Boy."

The track Illustrates a vivid and sensory dichotomy between femininity and masculinity, furthered only by Makino's beautiful -- and heartwrenching -- vocals.

Cover for "Sit Down for Dinner" by Blonde Redhead

Following "Blonde Redhead," the band produced nine more albums. The most recent: "Sit Down for Dinner," released Sept 2023.

The album is solid. It's smooth, subtly romantic and interesting. While there was a clear "vibe" pervading throughout the album, each track had a distinct enough sound to maintain my attention.

Some of my favorite tracks from the album include "Kiss Her Kiss Her," "I Thought You Should Know," and "Via Savona."

While there (probably) won't be any moshing at this show, it's en excellent opportunity to unwind and lose yourself in beautiful, emotional music at a gorgeous venue.