Rock 'n' Vote 2009 finalists

Cavalry

Fronted by Collin Patrick (former bassist of 2007 Rock ‘n’ Vote alums White Hot Knife), Cavalry has a brilliantly direct motto (paraphrased from “The Blues Brothers”): “We play both kinds of music …rock and roll.” Indeed, the quintet’s hard rock sound-evoking groups from Thin Lizzy to Velvet Revolver-is straightforward and thunderous, the perfect antidote for people sick of bands wearing headbands and playing songs simply meant to be “cute.”

Listen: “Love Rock”

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