The Dollyrots

Have I ever told you about how much I love The Dollyrots?

I'm pretty sure I have.

Anyway. Upon one concert going experience where I was introduced to them, I have become a full-fledged Dollyrots addict. I follow them all on Twitter (band as a whole and members), I keep up on their tours to go to any shows I can. For a long time my ringback tone was their version of "Brand New Key". Brand New Key was also the first song I learned to play on the ukulele (Which is not "their" song, but if you listen to it once you know that they play the song the best in the universe. I'm biased).

In December they did a contest for "A Pretty Messed Up X-Mas" which was a clever play on words, since their latest album was called "A Little Messed Up." In the contest they had fans submit ideas for what they'd like to get for Christmas. Of course, it had to be pretty messed up. I submitted "A bottle of whiskey and a boy to drink under the table".

I was selected! Of course, my bottle of whiskey was the only thing that made it in there. But still. I got a Christmas card from the 'Rots and a call from Kelly herself a few days after Christmas. Amazing. I never win anything, so I was stoked. And, getting to talk to the lead singer of your favorite band for twenty minutes or so? Awesome.

Well, the reason for their blog is to not only talk about how much I love this band. They're so much fun, and snarky. And Kelly is quite honestly what I'd like to be when I grow up (She makes scarves on the road and sells them on Etsy. How cool is she!). I think their music has a little something for everyone. Even my grandma made a point to call me more often when she realized Brand New Key was my ringback.

You need to check them out.

And also, they are running another contest that I'd like to win. But for real. I love them intensely, and I think if you gave them a listen, you would too.

Plus! They're going on tour with Bowling For Soup at the end of this week! Having seen BFS and The Dollyrots together, its definitely a show you want to check out. Buckets of fun, including drinking on stage and photo opportunities! Don't miss out!




My favorite Dollyrots songs to check out:
"Some Girls"
"My Best Friend's Hot"
"Pour Tous Jous" (sorry, French is hard)
"Because I'm Awesome"

Their official site: http://www.thedollyrots.com/