Meet the Band: Red Headed Temper

October 11, 2007

Hometown // Baltimore

Current members // Valerie Bernsten, vocals and guitar; Edward Keith, guitar and vocals; Randall Miller, bass; Michael Kuhl, drums

Founded in // 2006

Style // indie rock

Influenced by // the Pixies, Nirvana

Notable // Keith said the group draws inspiration from the early '90s, when mainstream listeners latched onto no-holds-barred rock 'n' roll. Though Red Headed Temper's music may change, that feeling will probably persist, he said. An EP should be finished by the end of the year.

Quotable // "We're open to experimenting with anything and growing and developing," Keith said. "It's a young group, and it's people that want to play together."

Hear Red Headed Temper tomorrow at The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. They open for Earlimart. Doors open at 9 p.m.; the music starts at 10 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Go to theottobar.com. The band: myspace.com/redheadedtempermusic.

[SAM SESSA