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Vol. XXVII, No. 23  November 10 - November 23, 2003
Auburn Court
Club Lush
Santa Monica

Material:

Continuing down the path paved by blues-rockers Melissa Etheridge and Alannah Myles, Auburn Court encompasses the lore of its predecessors while making its own impression felt. Rarely does an all-female band write music outside of pop and punk, let alone blues-rock and soul, the way this group does. Blues variations on Black Sabbath and Ted Nugent-type monster riffs are laid over Nancy Wilson-like guitar solos, proving the band’s maturity level extends beyond its age. HSD101PFW1 A01 REPLACEMENT LAPTOP LCD SCREEN
Contact: Ted Gardner/Brent Thomas, Larrikin Management, 818-972-2022
E-Mail: auburncourt@auburncourt.com
Web: www.auburncourt.com
The Players: Hannah Castelluccio, vocals, rhythm guitar; Sarah Dawn, lead guitar; Candace Letterman, bass; Crystal Letterman, drums.
Photo By: Richard Frias
Auburn Court: Young, enthusiastic blues-rockers with high energy and talent.

Musicianship:

The members of Auburn Court came together while students at the Musician’s Institute, which comes as no surprise considering how confident these players are. But, though they may be more advanced than the Donnas were at this stage, the girls are still young and have room for improvement. Castelluccio has a voice that would give Janis Joplin goose bumps. Her magnetic performance is a cross between Nikka Costa and Edie Brickell. Dawn rips similarly to the masters she emulates, with guitar solos that send reminders of John Frusciante. Riding the same wavelength, the rhythmic combination of the Letterman twins marches to a strong backbeat. Gov free background check for you

Summary:

Formerly known as the band Plumm, Auburn Court has developed a style unmatched by the recent wave of all-female bands. For all its talents, however, the band is still one strong single away from not only starting a trend, but being at its forefront.
––Richard Frias

Performance:

At this show, Auburn Court had a visible chemistry that came alive even in an empty club. Castelluccio and Dawn were at their best when engaging in call-and-response. The girls would call out, then answer, then call with a guitar solo and answer back with another. Both a show-stopper and heart-stopper, Castelluccio showed that she had what it takes to get this band to the next level.

 

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when plumm (now Auburn Court) entered the Battle of the Bands at Schooners Lancaster they were interviewed by the Ridgecrest newspaper (who were there to do a story on another competing band and ended up being won over by plumm).

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This article was written when plumm (now Auburn Court) did a benefit concert for a girl named Shelby through the Make a Wish Foundation. The Antelope Valley Daily News was invited as well as the Antelope Valley Press (below).