Local Pick: Get Back Loretta

I've always been a big advocate of the local music scene. Sure, alot of bands are forgettable and there's a reason why they're not making it past the local level. But I've also found that if you do your searching, you're bound to find some diamonds in the rough.

Case in point: Get Back Loretta.

These five guys have swept the San Diego music scene (most recently winning "Best Pop Album" at the 2007 San Diego Music Awards, for the second year in a row) with their infectious blend of indie-pop and soul.


I caught GBL over the weekend at the Epicentre, and they put on quite a show. I saw them for the first time about a year ago, and their debut EP "Over the Wall" has been a staple on my iPod ever since. After months of touring, I'm glad these guys are finally back in town.


(Bonus points that GBL took their name from a Beatles lyric. And that their music is good enough to let them get away with it.)

"I thought I'd discovered the best unknown band in San Diego. Catchy enough for Clear Channel and sassy enough for the kids that won't listen to it. Yeah, [Get Back Loretta] is that kind of good. Best out-of-nowhere goodness we’ve heard."

-Troy Johnson, San Diego City Beat