TONIGHT: Retro stylings @ North Star Bar

The Black Stars, Scoop the Freak and Bravo, Utah comprise a tight lineup at North Star Bar tonight.

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TONIGHT: Retro stylings @ North Star Bar

POSTED: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 11:00 AM

Nik Greely of Black Star

Three particularly tight local bands are going to be playing tonight at North Star Bar.

Soulful funk men Black Stars, led by charismatic young singer Nik Greely, rock a '70s vibe. Their brand of funk rock is definitely danceable and über-retro. Black Stars will also be at the Troc Fri., July 22. Their EP is available for download on their Facebook page.

Bravo, Utah is a Trenton-based rock band. Also dance-y on occasion, Bravo, Utah is more of a head-bob-along, reminiscent of the quiet-loud-quiet dynamics popular during the nineties. You can listen to their tracks on their facebook.

Scoop The Freak is an interesting blend of '60s meets '90s. Inspired by contemporary retro giants like Dr. Dog, Scoop manages to incorporate the vocal-centric qualities of sixties pop with the guitar-driven chords and slacker attitude of '90s staples like the Toadies and Spin Doctors. They will be playing at MusikFest in Bethlehem on Aug. 11 and at Connie's Ric Rac Sat. Aug. 27. Visit their website and check out the opening song of their self-titled debut Cold Blood.

(ryan.carey@citypaper.net)

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