CARRIE SMITH, bassist with VON BONDIES on the NME Tour at Cardiff Students' Union, February 8 2004. Photograph: ROB WATKINS. INFO: The Von Bondies are an American garage rock band formed in 1997 in Detroit. Known for their raw energy and powerful performances, they gained prominence with hits like "C'mon C'mon" from the album "Pawn Shoppe Heart," becoming key figures in the early 2000s rock scene.

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Location: Cardiff University, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Rob Watkins / Alamy / Afripics
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