Pleasure Club

An institution of both the Los Angeles and New Orleans rock scenes, Pleasure Club is the brainchild of singer/songwriter James Hall. Named after his 1996 solo album, the band is a smooth blend of his dark post-punk influences and his own swaggering rock and roll persona. Formed with bassist Grant Curry (who had also worked on his solo records), the band was rounded out by L.A. natives Marc Hutner and Michael Jerome. Wearing their influences on their sleeves, the band put a spin on the gothic blues of the Gun Club and the driving alternative rock of the Cult while maintaining Hall's distinct croon and presence. Their eponymous debut arrived in 2002, following a brief period where the individual members worked on a few outside projects. ~ Bradley Torreano