Erin peers in the case and holds up a box of sticky Toblerone confections. The Hoplites may be an all-girl group, but this is as close as they get to sweetness. They don't need silicone or spandex to rock 'n' roll. Since October, the three have performed indie rock tunes all around Carbondale. On May 9, they'll go one more round in the Battle of the Bands at Hangar 9 against Fighting 407 and Fastplant.
Grand prize is time in a recording studio.
It's just nice that we can get shows. The trio picked up their instruments in childhood, with Missy playing snare in school band and Erin and Jessica teaching themselves bass and guitar. I grew up with classical music. Now the group follows the styles of musicians such as the Pixies, Pavement, Sonic Youth and Modest Mouse. And I'm so happy to be a part of it.