In every town live few riot grrrls, and in Oakland reside The Splinters -- peppery and adorable, which has probably been said more than enough. I've encountered a few of the girls, as friends of a friend at a party, of course -- and I can say just after a brief encounter that I'd want to hear/see their band. What's the difference but a change in environment and a couple instruments in their hands? These girls definitely have figured out how to have fun, independent the setting. The Splinters - "Splintered Bridges" Playing carefree, 3-chord carols is a [...]