The Fighting Brothers McCarthy

Ladies and Gentlemen … There are no shows in town like the Diamond Smugglers and Dung Beatles, so the Brothers come in with less shite and more Beach Boys. Kevin and Steve McCarthy’s first bit of original work in quite some time is as melodic as “Strawberry Fields” and as infectious as “Sweet Caroline.” With the help of Moonlight Towers’ James Stevens, Red River power pop is about to explode off the strip. Remember That Thing You Do!? Bingo.

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This article appears in October 22 • 2004.

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