Velveteen – Lollipop Magazine

Jennifer Trynin – with Tracy Bonham, Velveteen, Grind, Sextiles at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

Jennifer Trynin played tight and fast. Jennifer broke into some funky riffs and strange chords with lots of distortion tricks. She’s got a low, strong voice.

Grind – with Tracy Bonham, Velveteen, Jennifer Trynin, Sextiles at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

Not clean or intricate but powerful and catchy. A powerful if uncomplicated noise. Deserving of the headliner’s slot.

Velveteen – with Tracy Bonham, Sextiles, Grind, Jennifer Trynin at The Middle East Cafe- Review

September 1, 1994

Heavy keyboard filled in the guitar blanks and lent a bit of distinction to their sound (a la Stone Roses/Charolette’s Wheel). Musically familiar.

Tracy Bonham – with Velveteen, Sextiles, Grind, Jennifer Trynin at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

Tracy Bonham performed catchy and sing-songy songs that were girly and cute but began to get on your nerves with the politely timed “yelp” chorus.

Sextiles – with Tracy Bonham, Velveteen, Grind, Jennifer Trynin at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

One hell of a drummer and loud, loud, slap bass. The music was a direct contrast to the singer’s voice, which was ex-sques-ite-ly sweet, melodious and flowery.