Braids

    Caster Fulla "Braids" appeared a weathered thirty years.

Odyssey Moore, Vance 2001

Caster Fulla "Braids" appeared a weathered thirty years.

Odyssey Moore, Vance 2001

Montreal quartet Braids played first and was most handicapped by malady.

In concert: Baths and Braids at Rock & Roll Hotel David Malitz 2011

Braids, afros and other natural hair styles struck many as "too ethnic," a sense confirmed in 1981 when a federal district court upheld American Airlines' decision to fire Renee Rodgers because she wore her hair in braids.

More black women embracing beauty of natural hair 2011

Baths and Braids, two plainly named, on-the-rise acts, fought through sicknesses to successfully show why they are both quickly ascending the indie circuit.

In concert: Baths and Braids at Rock & Roll Hotel David Malitz 2011

In non-Grammy news, the weekend included shows by Henry Rollins, the Civil Wars, and a double-bill featuring indie upstarts Baths and Braids.

Previously on Click Track David Malitz 2011

Braids uses a traditional rock setup to play compositions that are cinematic, slowly unfolding mini-epics.

Nightlife agenda: Hot DJs and slow jams in District area Post 2011

What we really need, at this point, is more Braids, more Killer7s, and for one of them to actually worm it's way into the public consciousness, saying hey.

Speaking Of Maturity SVGL 2009

Friday features the newer names: one-man electronic band wizard Baths and dreamy indie-rock quartet Braids.

Nightlife agenda: Hot DJs and slow jams in District area Post 2011

Raphaelle Standell-Preston wasn't in her best voice, but Braids still put on an enjoyable show Friday night.

In concert: Baths and Braids at Rock & Roll Hotel David Malitz 2011