Popopolis: The Stapletons!!!

Oct 8, 2010 by classicgrrl

One of my all time favorite Cincinnati bands is rocking Fountain Square tonight. These 4 freakishly handsome men are veterans of the Cincinnati music scene and have two fantastic records out; Spirit of 76 and Low Dealers…and Hangers On Hopefully they will have copies of Spirit as I cannot locate it on the web.

This is a review I wrote in August of 2002 after catching them at ye olde Barrelhouse:

“Picture a sunny day in an outdoor venue facility with cheap lawn seats, a soft blanket, cold beer, and a nice breeze with the warmth of the sun on your barefeet whilst good American southern rock lofts above your head from the nearest faraway stage.

Who would be playing? The Stapletons.

These guys make you wanna turn up the radio, roll down the windows, and fly down the highway singing at the top of your lungs while you go nowhere in particular. They are quickly evolving into a classic rock band which would be adored in any decade circa 1965. Just good, solid playing with fantastic use of harmonies, well placed root chords, and singable lyrics. That being stated – I want the next record to contain further experimentation both in songwriting and instrumentation. If the new tune Dallas is any indication, that may well be where they are headed. This and Chasing Rainclouds (I am guessing on this track title) were definite highlights. Raincloud nearly made me cry. Again, watch that the harmonies are not lost in the mix.”

This is a free show as always and the guys go on at 9:00 PM. Full line up is posted below. If you do not see this band, your experience of the independent Cincinnati music scene will be bankrupt.