By Michelle O’Brien, inkkc.com

Favorite local live band

Dead Girls

Energy and cohesiveness are two of the most important traits in a live band, and Dead Girls has a lot of both. Even by listening to one song, it’s evident that this Lawrence-based band is serious about the music but also serious about having fun and making sure fans do as well. The seasoned quartet strikes with dueling guitars reminiscent of Thin Lizzy and tight power-pop harmonies and drum beats. While enough bands rely on stoking a crowd by shock or aggression, Dead Girls relies on solid musicianship. And guess what? It works.