The Vettes

Let's just get this out of the way: New Orleans-based new wave/alternative/rock outfit The Vettes is a proper family band. Singer/guitarist Rachel, guitarist Todd, keyboardist Chad and drummer Brian are all biological siblings, while bassist Mitch was adopted at a young age. But forget the preconceived notions and stereotypes that come with the "family band" label. As Rachel explains, "We don't line dance and our father didn't lock us in the attic as infants until we rehearsed if that's what you were thinking!" To be sure, the band's long-awaited T.V. EP, released on the indie/alt-rock label ThroBack Records this past March and produced by Grammy Award-winning producer John L. Parker (Smile Empty Soul, Keb Mo), is gimmick-free. In fact the band feels so strongly about the album that they've become the first band in history to offer a 100% Customer Satisfaction Money Back Guarantee. "If someone purchases our CD and doesn't like it, we don't think they deserve to have it; we don't care. We'll just give them their money back," says The Vettes' main songwriter Chad. But with songs as catchy and powerful as "Kill Me Now" and "Invincible," it's unlikely that anyone will be taking advantage of that generous offer.