Heartless Bastards were discovered by Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney {thanks, FELICIA GRAHAM}

Artist: Heartless Bastards
Members: Erika Wennerstrom (vocals, guitar); Dave Colvin (drums); Jesse Ebaugh (bass); Mark Nathan (guitar)
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio, but now based in Austin, Texas
Sound: Heavy, blues-fueled muscular rock with a touch of Americana and a lot of vulnerability
Fact: In 2004, Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney saw the band perform in an Ohio club, which led to the band’s signing with Fat Possum Records.
Project: Touring with Wolfmother in support of their latest release, The Mountain
More: myspace.com/heartlessbastards

DRESS UP
“When I first started out, I was inspired by somebody like Joan Jett and Patti Smith,” Wennerstrom says. “I think I always wanted to wear jeans and shirt. But I have fun wearing dresses and skirts, and I just started to feel like it’s fun to be a woman. So I dress up a little more these days … put a little makeup on here and there.”

LONDON CALLING
“We did four dates in London. It was great,” Wennerstrom says. “We got invited to [the annual music festival] All Tomorrow’s Parties, which The Breeders had hosted. They’re from my hometown, so that was great. [Pixies and Breeders bassist] Kim Deal is one of my heroes.”

Hear the interview and live music from Heartless Bastards on Morning Sessions 9 a.m. Friday on 89.7 WTMD, listener-supported radio from Towson University. Check out WTMD on the web at wtmd.org

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