During the days of the Civil War, unidentified casualties were branded as “Somebody’s Darling” with the notion that someone somewhere loved this deceased soldier.
The sweet and eerie term of endearment has now been borrowed by the Dallas-based soulful rock band, Somebody’s Darling.
To kick off their tour, these bluesy rockers are bringing their Lonestar state styling to the Scruffy City for a night of rock, soul and blend of Southern edge.
This blend is one that occurred rather naturally, said the band’s front woman, Amber Farris.
“Our genres from each person vary, but we still have the same core respect for music we like and good music,” Farris explained. “I think our individual taste in music is different in lot of ways from each other. And I think that’s how the unique sound comes across.”
The assortment of musical interests is clear on the band’s latest album, “Adult Roommates.” While the soulful lyrics and rock melodies are still there, a great deal of musical growth is apparent to the blonde Texas rocker.
“I feel like we’re still kind of figuring it out – trying to get our sound to what we want it to be,” Farris said. “We think we’re going in the direction we’ve always wanted to. We really put everyone’s talent at the front of the line.”
Though musical growth was a main focus, the group has another objective in mind.
The four-man and one curly-haired female lead singer formation is, at times, difficult to come by. However, they just aim to be a rock ‘n roll band.
“That’s what we all want to be – a true rock band,” Farris said. “It’s not like ‘Amber Farris and the Blah Blah Blahs’. We are a band through and through. I think that’s what people like about us. There’s no gimmicks. It’s just straight up. We’re just a rock band.”
However, this identity comes with an honest name to match, said Farris. Somebody’s Darling shares the sentiment and the identity of those soldiers long forgotten.
“It’s a way that unknown soldiers are marked when they have their identity gone,” Farris explained of the band’s namesake. “It’s kind of sad, but we kind of like the meaning of it. We just thought it was kind of a sincere, honest name.
“I think everybody wants to be somebody’s darling, ya know?”
Somebody’s Darling is playing at the WDVX Blue Plate Special on Thursday at 12 p.m. They’re also playing at Barley’s Tap Room and Pizzeria in the Old City Thursday night at 10 p.m. Admission is free.
