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| Bayli McKeithan |
Three siblings from Brooklyn, New York, along with two of
their guitar-playing schoolmates from New York's School of Rock, formed the Skins following a series of jam
sessions in 2012. Bayli (vocals), Kaya (bass) and Reef (drums) McKeithan, along
with guitarists Daisy Spencer and Russell Chell, were all under 21 years
old at the time. Nevertheless, the band performed in local music venues, then
graduated to touring and playing at summer festivals. The band's one release so
far is a 2012 self-titled EP.
At Irving Plaza
tonight, the Skins forged soulful vocals and pop melodies with hard rock
instrumentation. The funk-based rhythm section dug a groove and the guitars
ripped and soared. The hard, driving songs were tempered by Bayli's simmering vocal
approach, which slyly lent the songs a vibrant, sexy persona. The band was
electric, but Bayli was the lightning. The five musicians may be youngsters,
but the Skins rocked with alarming maturity.
Visit the Skins at www.theskins.com.
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