What seems like a gazillion years ago, I learned of an amazing band called Vibrolux (catch up here with the Dallas Observer). I remember many a show, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with panting young gentlemen, marveling at the hypnotic vocals of Ms. Kim Pendleton.

These days Kim is doin’ her thang with her newer project, THe BAcksliders, with fellow musicians Chris Bonner, Taylor Young and Nolan Thies…

Offering one of the most mesmerizing live performances in music today, THe BAcksliders have managed to blast on to the scene combining the best elements of rock & roll and country/soul. Formed in late 2005, THe BAcksliders wasted no time in self-releasing a full-length album, which has quickly sold regionally, and a 7” released December 2006.

Led by Kim Pendleton (formerly of Polygram recording artist Vibrolux) and husband Chris Bonner (Sons of Sound). THe BAcksliders songwriting reflects both their environment and relationship borrowing from such elements as Memphis soul, classic country, southern rock and punk. Backed by local rhythm greats Nolan Thies (Lauren Fine) on bass and Taylor Young (Young Heart Attack, Polyphonic Spree) on drums. The band has played over a 120 gigs in the last year and recently filmed a live DVD-“Live at the Double-Wide” to be released in early 2007.

That last bit is what I’m here to tell ya ’bout. The band is premiering their DVD, Live at the DoubleWide tomorrow night, Thursday, May 24th, at the Inwood Theater. Directly afterwards we can caravan over to The DoubleWide for one hella after-party, featuring the sounds of The Action Is – Team Evil – Dragna.

THe BAcksliders are also about to drop a brand-spankin’ new album any day now, so getcher wallets dusted off.

“Pour Another Glass” by The Backsliders

Sum Up:
Thursday, May 24th
Inwood Theater
Premiere of Live at the DoubleWide
Free Admission – 8 PM

Later:
Thursday, May 24th
The DoubleWide
The Action Is / Team Evil / Dragna
$5.00 – 9 PM