Baby Baby: The Georgia Band That Invented “Fun Rock”
The sound of excitement filled the crowded bar as Baby Baby made their entrance through the front door of The Alley Cat. They filed onto the stage one after the other like heroes returning from war with their heads held high and instruments in hand. They knew what they had to do; they knew the crowd would soon get restless; they knew that together they could turn Carrollton into once big dance party.
The clock was slowly approaching midnight of January 30 and the Alley Cat was packed to the brim. Fans, friends, and family were standing shoulder to shoulder all with the same goal in mind: to dance and have a great time. Baby Baby was playing the crowd’s favorite songs including “London Bridges,” “The Sandwich Song,” and “Twenty Dollars.” A few songs into the set and Fate decided to take over, the PA system blew and vocals went out…
For most bands, this is a problem. For Baby Baby, this only means that the band is going to have to accept forty plus more members. Without skipping a beat, the band continued to play and the crowd took over vocals. What a sight to be seen; imagine forty, even fifty people with their faces painted belting out the words to every single Baby Baby song in a crowded bar. There were people standing on amps, people on chairs, people on tables and all were dancing! Some people grabbed random objects and banged on the drums with Grant, others had tambourines and cowbells playing as loud as they could. And those who did not have anything to make some sort of noise with clapped their hands high over their heads and wore huge smiles. I think we all know where the good times on the weekends are when you are here in Carrollton.
For those whom may not know, Baby Baby is a local band who plays “fun rock”, and indeed it is fun. The band members include Grant Wallace on drums, Fontez Brooks on lead vocals and guitar, and Kyle Dobbs on bass and back-up vocals. This three piece band formed together over the summer of 2009 and has not slowed down since their debut performance. They have played numerous shows all around the metro Atlanta area and have obtained a very faithful fan base. Those who attend one show often show signs of being bitten by what the band and fans call “the Swagmonsta.”
Baby Baby is definitely a band that is more than just the three people on the stage, they are everyone that comes to a show and wants to have a good time. Baby Baby are the people who bang on tables and walls to the beat of the drums. Baby Baby are the people who jump on stage during “We Do This All Night Long” and dance until they can dance no more. Baby Baby are the people who scream out all the lyrics at the top of their lungs into the microphones alongside the band themselves.
They have a new C.D. out called “Long Live the Swagmonsta,” accompanied by a music video shot by our very own Terence Rushin for their song, “The Sandwich & I Thought We Were Friends.” On the C.D. you will hear a number of their fans performing for the band. Even on their music video, they made sure to have plenty of their fans join them for the shoot.
Baby Baby is without a doubt a must see show for all those whom are looking to have a great time and get their face painted. Make sure to bring your dancing pants though because once the music starts, I warn that you will not be able to stop.
If you would like updates on upcoming shows, a chance to check out some of their music, or view their music video, you can visit their Myspace page at: www.myspace.com/babybabylovesyou You can also fan them on Facebook and get updates on what the members of the band are up to.
Free album download: LONG LIVE THE SWAGMONSTA
Free sample song: London Bridges
Music video: The Sandwich and I thought We Were Friends
By Lear Johnson. Used with permission from The West Georgian, The on-campus newspaper of The University of West Georgia.
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Wow! I wrote this piece during my first college “try” almost 10 years ago! Pretty amazing to see it online. Still loving these kids after all these years. By the way, “Lear” was my band-groupie nickname. My legal name is Leah Johnson.
Keep it real!
You guys rock! best band we’ve ever played a show with! hands down!
thanks for listening WOW!
Just heard the album. Mediocre. You’re not inventing a new genre of music, you’re destroying several existing ones.
I hope you digg the record PK!
I love music. It is my closest friend sharing sadness or happiness during my life . So relax with music. I love Rock !