Dorothy Doesn’t Surrender

Though it was the first week of October, monsoon season decided to make one more appearance the night that Dorothy rocked the Rialto Theatre. After they commuted through lakes and downpours, the venue welcomed concertgoers with the promise of a night full of excitement and rock and roll. Regardless of the rain, Tucsonans came out ready to party, and the crowd was even more amped up after the opener, Mac Saturn, brought a fun electricity to the stage.

Dorothy Martin, lead singer of Dorothy, came out and instantly had the crowd moving with the funky guitar riffs and her powerful voice. The blue aura of the stage lighting, paired with the perfectly placed and timed fog machines, gave her an almost angelic look while she belted into the microphone. Adorned in a shiny overcoat, she twirled and danced with a Stevie Nicks flair. Her presence onstage is undeniable, and it is backed up by her vocals, which could make even the sourest person smile.

Dorothy’s music is reminiscent of blues rock, a genre that holds the spot between classic rock and newer rock fans quite well. The songs they sang have graced local radio stations for some time now, and it seems safe to say that their popularity and fan base will grow even more in the coming years. Each member of the band brought seasoning, talent, and stage presence to the performance.

Throughout the set they kept the energy high and never faltered. Even in the first song, the melody made the whole audience move in time with dancing and clapping. When they slowed it down for an acoustic song, Dorothy and guitarist Sam “Bam” Koltun commanded the audience’s attention all the way through, and instead of going to the bathroom or checking their phones, the crowd stayed transfixed on the show that was unfolding before them. The band ended on a strong note and left the audience chanting the “one more song” mantra, which unfortunately never came to pass. It was an experience.

Category: The Scoop