CRITICAL DARLINGS
@ Caledonia Lounge
in Athens, GA
on Oct. 28, 2009

Tonight, we had no set list and early in the show, we decided to just take our chances, fling away any rules or expectations and just play. Heck, Frank and I didn't even change into stage clothes. I'm sure we won't make a habit of that but tonight, it seemed like the way to go...(Read more)

 

 

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CHRIS McKAY

I grew up on the mean streets of Camden, South Carolina. Well, I wasn't literally in the streets and they weren't that mean. And a lot of time I was across the river in Lugoff. And heck, many would say that I didn't actually grow up. But I was there anyway. Now I just visit...(Read More)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRITICAL DARLINGS
@ Charlotte Pop Fest
in Freedom Park
on Sept. 26, 2009

Even though the band was taking some time off to regroup as a three-piece and write and prepare new material, this is one of the shows we didn't want to lose. The bill was a killer, and I was certainly proud of the company. The Posies, The Smithereens and Jill Sobule were all a part of this along with way too many more to mention... (Read more)

 

 

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FRANK DeFREESE

"Chris and I went to high school in this weird little town in South Carolina. Between us and one other kid, we had THE most incredibly extensive and comprehensive collection of books on The Occult and an encyclopedic knowledge of Rock'N'Roll. The funny thing about this town was its susceptibility to urban myths. Our school mascot was a demon, and all these local churches were constantly trying to get the mascot changed. I kid you not, center court of our basketball arena was a giant likeness of a pitchfork-wielding demon wearing a speedo! It was by far the coolest thing about that school..." (Read more)

 

 

 

 

 

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JOSHUA HARRISON

"...My journey with Frank to the legendary "Tattle Tales" in Atlanta, GA was an eventful one. We not only both received lap dances, but also got to watch "Happy Here and Now" by the Critical Darlings "performed"! Our journey began after being invited by our "Movie Screams" host, Violet, to have dinner. She brought us there and treated us like kings. Just for fun, Violet told me to go get a copy of Satisfactionista, our then unreleased album. She handed it off to the DJ and history was made..."

 

 

CRITICAL DARLINGS
@ The Local In Marietta, Georgia on Aug. 21, 2009 (Opening for King's X)

Tonight, The Darlings started with a great rock song, "Until The Road Ends". By the third song, "Waiting For The Siren", this rock crowd was hooked...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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