Gasoline Heart at the Studio at Webster Hall

As a youth, Louis DeFabrizio watched and admired his grandfather, father and uncles jamming on the Who and Led Zeppelin songs at family parties on Long Island, New York. As a young adult, he relocated to Orlando, Florida, and played bass and guitar in a long series of short-lived bands. He started writing songs at age 25, and formed Gasoline Heart to be their vehicle. The line-up has changed often, but DeFabrizio's passion for straight-ahead rock and roll has remained constant. Now based out of Brooklyn, New York, Gasoline Heart's fourth and most recent album, Thanks for Everything, was released independently in 2012. DeFabrizio also established a career as a mover with his company, Lou Moves You.

Opening for Kristopher Roe at the Studio at Webster Hall tonight, DeFabrizio and Gasoline Heart stayed true to their 4/4 roots. The half-hour set sparked with DeFabrizio's rousing powerhouse rock anthems, which were pivoted on classic rock arrangements, but overloaded with energy and bombast. DeFabrizio sometimes appeared to be sentimental in his earnest lyrics and soulful singing, but then the cursing and clowning between songs unmasked the Brooklyn in him. Nah, this is a pure and dirty American rock and roll band blasting a big sound and sporting a reckless Sopranos attitude.

For good music, visit Gasoline Heart at www.gasolineheart.com. If you are moving, however, visit DeFabrizio at www.loumovesyou.com.