At the start of “The Fire” by Sherman (the band), who will be opening at North Star Bar tonight, the electric guitar walks up slowly establishing stride with the bass providing dark undertones and then a grungy voice tells a personal narrative “…I’ve got time on my hands, I’ve got blood in my teeth for you.” When the drums smash in the door, it naturally brings the tension to a head. Slowly the track picks up steam the tempo consistently elevates as the trio gains more slack, the guitar once again takes the lead gradually accelerating until it reaches a peddle to the floor and in classic southern rock style, blisters through – a southern twang with a story to tell: Sherman (the band). Get there early for this one! North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St. 9pm, $8, 21+ – Michael Colavita
