City Newspaper Archives - 6/2007
ROCK: The Capitals (6/16)
Published by Saby Reyes-Kulkarni on Jun 13, 2007
Sometimes you can have something special sitting right under your nose and not even know it. Such is the case with The Capitals, a local four-piece that's almost literally been together since the band members were in diapers. At the ages of 20-21, the Capitals (originally two sets of brothers) already have 10 years of songwriting experience under their collective belts, and it shows. These guys peel off catchy little rock gems with the seasoned confidence and verve of bands twice their age. They also have a knack for capturing the freshness and energy of trailblazers from each of rock's last four decades (early Elvis Costello, for example) while remaining strikingly original. This becomes puzzling - and suggestive of a deep well of talent - when you consider that the band cites Zeppelin, Floyd, and the Beatles as its main influences. You'll barely hear those influences, so don't look too hard. You also won't hear any jazz, but the Capitals' spirit should fit the festivities anyway.
The Capitals play Saturday, June 16, at the Rochester International Jazz Festival East & Alexander Street stage, at 7 pm (before Rusted Root). Admission is free and all ages.
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The Capitals play Saturday at the Jazz Fest's East & Alexander Street Stage.
