Dec. 24, 2008 - Issue #688: Les Tabernacles!

The Secretaries

Of the mysteries of the universe, one’s particularly vexing in its persistence and simplicity: why don’t the Secretaries have an album out? 

 

Sure, there’s a four-song EP from 2007, a demo showcasing their gutsy ‘70s-flavoured rock, each copy wrapped in handmade artwork. But the trio’s been together well over two years, has a devoted fanbase and played several lauded shows. Why the wait?

 

Bassist Colleen Brown emits a fleeting, almost imperceptible sigh. It’s the “trooper” pause—a deliberate turn towards optimism, shaking off nagging downheartedness nipping at the heels.

 

“I don’t know!” she exclaims. “We’ve applied for grants and are saving up. I guess it takes a while before its fruit falls. We’re waiting to hear back for a couple things even now. It’s our New Year’s resolution, though: record an album, finally!” 

 

But we love you!

 

“We love us too,” Brown laughs. “The whole concept from the beginning was just to play together, have fun, see what happens. A theatrical thing, almost. We still have that because we love it, but the songs are strong and our playing together is just getting stronger and stronger. We never expected to get good; we never expected to be able to write the songs we’ve been able to write, but there’s an energy we have, a joy in creating.” 

 

Brown turns wistful. “We’re ready for it to happen—we have the songs. We could make a double CD, at this point! Along with all the other merch ideas we have: a cookbook and drink recipes. We could have a gift basket of Secretaries stuff, if we could get an album out. Tell everyone we’re totally open to sponsors. You’ll make your money back—we promise!” V

 

In a rather sudden turn of events—at least for a story about to go to press—the Secretaries have been approved for a grant, ensuring that a recording will happen in the new year. 

Wed, Dec 31 (8 pm)
The Secretaries
With Hank Pine and Lily Fawn, Ghostkeeper, Sunset Six, DJ Miss Mannered
The ARTery, $25

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