Music review: Rooftop Vigilantes

Originally published September 16, 2010 at 6 a.m., updated September 16, 2010 at 6 a.m.

Zach Campbell, Oscar Allen Guinn, Hannah Hyde and Seth Wiese are Rooftop Vigilantes. They’re energetic, loud, and most of all, they have a good time.

Campbell says the band’s formation was an accident, but a lucky one. The rowdy group now has two strong releases, a growing local fan base and an upcoming tour. They’re the only local act in the upcoming music festival, Garagefest, and they’ll play at the CMJ music festival in October in New York City.

But, despite their increasing popularity, Campbell says the band members try not to take themselves too seriously. They’re working hard to finish their second full-length album due out next year, but Campbell says the band’s favorite part of recording songs and touring isn’t always the work — it’s also the fun of meeting new people along the way.

“All we really want to do is have fun, play good shows and play loud rock music,” Campbell says. “Hopefully people who come watch us have the same mindset.”

To catch Rooftop Vigilantes for free at Garagefest, which takes place in downtown Lawrence on Oct. 2, make sure to RSVP. To listen to or purchase the loud sounds of this fun-loving band, visit their Myspace page.

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