The all-female Pure Cane Sugar is planning to bring some of its signature spunk when they play at the Student Programming Association (SPA)'s Noontime Concert Series in the HUB-Robeson Center today.
Guitarist and vocalist Kate Twoey said attitude is the whole meaning behind the band's name.
"We wanted a name that said we were girls that was kind of sassy as well," Twoey said.
Pure Cane Sugar was started three years ago and was the first chance for the band members to be in a group with only women, Twoey said.
Twoey, a member of Jack's Farm -- now the Rustlanders -- said she met Natalie Berrena of the JR & Natalie Band and Molly Countermine of Maxwell Strait and Tim McCloskey and the Hi-Fi's at the Phyrst, 111 1/2 E. Beaver Ave., one night. It was there that they decided to form the group.
Being in a girl group is very relaxing because the personalities are so easy to work with, Twoey said -- as well as other advantages.
"You don't have to worry if you forget your lipstick," Twoey said.
Zack Krieger, SPA's Noontime Concert Series chairman, said anyone who enjoys country or folk music would enjoy the show.
The band is known for its harmonization because all the members have some experience singing lead, Twoey said.
"The kicker behind it all was to have these amazing harmonies," Twoey said.
Twoey said the audience can expect to hear original songs, covers and a few classics changed to fit Pure Cane Sugar's style. She said although this is the first time the band is playing at the HUB, she has played at the Noontime Concert Series before.
"It's a very attentive crowd, which is always fun to play to," Twoey said. "I heard the turnout was wonderful last week."
SPA's Noontime Concert Series has been drawing respectable crowds so far, Krieger said, with the Andrew Jackson and Friends Jazz Ensemble drawing more than expected last week and Steve Moakler bringing a crowd of more than 300 people the week before.
Krieger said he expects a good turnout for Pure Cane Sugar, one
of the more well-known bands in town.
