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Uh Huh Her tour diary: The girls head MidwestThis just in: Leisha Hailey is not "Alice." Sure, she plays the perky writer/radio host/OurChart entrepreneur on The L Word, but it's hard for some fans to separate the actor from her character. As half of her band Uh Huh Her, Hailey started a Midwest tour in Chicago on April 29, and between songs, ladies in the sold-out crowd called out, "We love you, Alice!" Also spotted: an "Alice is my Homegirl" T-shirt and two members of the male species. (When asked, one said, "I'm here with my sister." Sure you are, guy.) Uh Huh Her's Camila Grey (left) and Hailey Obviously Hailey and band mate Camila Grey acknowledge that some of their fan base comes from Hailey's success as an actor and from her previous band the Murmurs, but they really hope people will come out to their shows to see them play. "I think what's really important is people come out to see us for the music, come listen and hopefully enjoy it," Hailey said, sitting in the basement of the Double Door. "It's about getting to know us and the band and not coming for any other reason." So far, Uh Huh Her has one EP released and had plans for the LP, Common Reaction, to drop this month, but their label recently decided to hold off until August. "We kind of rushed to make the record," Grey said. Hailey explained: "I think they were expecting it to be like the EP, really lo-fi and homemade, and it sounded a lot more commercial than they expected, so they really rallied behind it and want to push it more, which is great. We're really happy they did that." So why tour now? Both ladies said they needed to get to the Midwest, as they are both "Midwestern girls": Grey is originally from Texas, and Hailey hails from Nebraska, though both now live in Los Angeles.
"Mainly we've never done a proper tour, only little short jaunts of one-offs," Grey said. "Also we haven't played these markets yet in Middle America." When the girls hit the stage in Chicago, they made a few minor mistakes, but the crowd didn't care. Uh Huh Her talked about shopping downtown at H&M that day, swapped instruments at times, and played several new songs as well as the recognizable tunes from their indie electro pop EP. As they continue on tour through the rest of May, AfterEllen.com will be covering what's going on with them on the road, so if you have any questions on what Uh Huh Her is up to while in the van, backstage or in your city, let us know — we'll try to get as much out of them as we can. But you might want to save any L Word questions for next season. This time around, Hailey is a rock star. Submitted by on May 8, 2008 - 1:00pm. |
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THEY ROCK..!
I saw them last night at the Exit Inn, in Nashville, and they were, off the charts, AMAZING..! THey sounded awesome, and totally rocked Nashville. I even got to talk to them for a couple minutes after the show, and got my "Uh Huh Her" t-shirt signed..! I HIGHLY recommend you go out and see them if you can!!!!
Peace and Love,
~Kim
I'M OFFICIALLY AN UHH FAN
I love this group and will mos def buy their album and look forward to attending future performances by this HOTT duo!!
http://leishahaileyfans.blogspot.com
Love them
Uh Huh Her are one of my favourite bands at the moment. I can't wait until the album comes out! I preordered it yesterday, and couldn't believe how cheap it was, even with shipping to the UK. If they came to London, I'd so go and see them. Last time they were in London was about 2 days before I knew they existed. =/
Amazing!
Minted
I love them lots, I hope they come to the UK, mainly Manchester because then I can see them.
So we have to wait till August for the album? Ok thats a little crap but im sure it will be worth it.
Uh Huh Her Rocks!!
Surprisingly good!
Not heard their music before. Their voices blends together beautifully. And I like their sound. Some of it reminds me of Jane Siberry. Do they write their own songs?
Iceblink Luck
I'm seeing them on the 20th
I'm trying not to be bitter, but...
Video from the Chicago concert
Check out www.tellofilms.com for video of the concert as well as a really fun encounter with Leisha and Camila- they signed the Uh Huh Her underware- both on and off one of the friends.
on the home page of www.tellofilms.com
check it out!
It's time like these I hate
It's time like these I hate being a teenager with no money and no car. I wish so much they would play in eastern NC, if so I would so be there. I'll even drag my friends along with me. :)
Love UH HUH HER. Can;t wat for the full album in August!
Um...
"I think they were expecting it to be like the EP, really lo-fi and homemade, and it sounded a lot more commercial than they expected"
But I like the lo-fi, homemade sound. That's why I play the EP so damn much, still. I don't know how much I'm gonna dig some big glammed up record.
That said, "Not a Love Song" is a really good jam, so who knows. This record could very well be ace.
Their Nashville show was awesome!
OMG..!
LAST NIGHT WAS SOOOOOOOOO AMAZING!!!! I wish I could go back in time, they were so AWESOME..!
not there for the word....
I have been into the music since day 1 i think... Leisha is an amazing from her days in the murmurs and gush... If your there to see alice that is kinda sad cause these girls can rock out, and their melodies shake u to your bones..
See my blog www.myspace.com/ameara for the full review of their EP n show photos at the end of the month...
FREAKIN GREAT!!!!!!
I had a chance to see them perfrom in Dallas,Tx and they blew me away............ truth be told i never listened to there music before the concert but when i was there i was simply in-all with there music it was awesome......i enjoyed myself and i chance to meet them and they sgined my poster and cd i listen to there cd all the time now......
Just wanting to know if they got a chance to hang out in Dallas,TX and what do they do to pass the time while drving to different city's?
i'm so jealous of all of
i'm so jealous of all of you!
i want to see leisha and camila in concert so bad!!!!!
you guys should come to washington d.c.
leisha hailey is amazing!
9:30 Club
I just got home from the DC concert myself. What I heard was great, but they were about an hour late (following the opening act) in starting, so I couldn't stay for more than about an hour of their performance. :(
And it's really cool they'll sign any merchandise purchased there. Wish I would have been able to stay long enough. Definitely worth the listen and price. :)