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[ROCK] July Talk serves up a rich brand of blues and rockabilly. The Toronto-based outfit play with a unique style and manner, in the same vein as Jack White and the Black Keys, folding in sounds that harken back to 1950s-era smoky blues. Their self-titled debut is packed with gutsy swagger, breathing new life into the blues and rockabilly genres. Playing in crisp unison, July Talk paints a hazy musical landscape of rolling snares, distorted rockabilly guitars, driving bass, high-tempo drums, killer riffs and irresistibly indulgent percussion fills, all rounded out by uniquely polarized vocals. The dual vocals of Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay take July Talk’s game up a few pegs. Fay’s cheeky, singsong melodies juxtapose the fiery emotional depth of Dreimanis’ guttural-voiced, high-octane performances. This electrifying energy comes to life on stage as the two cash in on their saucy chemistry, flirtatiously trading verses. Fay’s showmanship is always a force to be reckoned with, from toying with the security guards to crawling on the floor, she lives in the moment and feeds off the improvisational shock value. July Talk is seething with raw talent and a creative zeal that should endure for years to come. Catch July Talk with Little Hurricane and Two Cow Garage at the Town Ballroom on Saturday, November 14.