If the relentless pounding of Michigan’s metal stamping plants somehow contributed to the Stooges’ driving rhythms, then the industrial decay and grittiness of Steeltown Hamilton has helped to form the Barettas attitude and sound.
Where to start? Katie (vocals/guitar) picks up the instrument to kill time during a lengthy high school suspension (she nobly takes the fall for ‘holding’, and keeps some friends out of trouble). Carly (drums) and Kate (bass) play in a series of local bands before completing the trio. A first gig in the basement of a local watering hole is standing room only, and the Barettas are born.
Performances have followed at some of Toronto’s preeminent indie venues, including The Horseshoe Tavern and The Drake Hotel, as well as opening slots for the New York Dolls, Juliette Lewis, and She Keeps Bees. In March 2011, Lauren Small came aboard to take over on drums.
"Bluesy power-trio rock and '90s riot grrrl snarl -- why didn't anyone think of this before?" -SPIN.com
The Stray Cats, Sonic Youth, The Libertines, The Smiths, Nina Simone, Minor Threat
