The Casbah is presenting a show tonight (Wednesday) at Soda Bar featuring two of L.A.'s best emerging bands. Since this is a co-headline show, allow me to introduce the bands alphabetically. The Lonely Wild have played San Diego many times and never fail to disappoint. The quintet released their initial full length, The Sun As It Comes, back in April. The album is a result of all the hard work the group put in since forming in 2010. Led by Northern California transplant Andrew Carroll, the songs reveal raw emotion and gentleness throughout the album. This rare combination of energy transforms well in the live setting.
Watch a video of Buried in the Murder below.
The other headline band is Torches, the brainchild of Azad Cheikosman and Eric Fabbro. They released their first LP back in 2012 titled Heads Full of Rust, featuring lush gutars and heavy drums creating a somewhat darker sound which is very accessible. Torches are no strangers to San Diego, having played at various venues here in the past. They recently came out with an EP, If The People Stare.
Watch a video of When You Gonna ? below.
This promises to be one night of great music from bands happy to drive south on Interste 5 and please the fans in San Diego. Tickets ($12) will be available at the door. This is a 21+ event.
Central Floridians Roadkill Ghost Choir will be bringing their long hair and indie folk rock music to Soda Bar on Wednesday July 24. With only an EP having been released to this point, Quiet Light contains songs which gradually lure the listener into their world. The six piece band is composed of three brothers (Andrew, Maxx, and Zach Shepard) with Kiffy Myers (pedal steel), Joey Davoli (keys) and Stephen Garza (guitar) completing the lineup. This recently formed band is finding its footing as a touring band, while still largely unknown to many witnessing their live performance. This is an excellent opportunity to see Roadkill Ghost Choir at the intimate Soda Bar tomorrow (Wednesday).
I would be remiss in failing to mention the openers for this show. First is front man from Dead Confederate T. Hardy Morris, playing songs from his soon to be released album Audition Tapes. Next on the bill are L.A.'s indie rockers The Lonely Wild. Having seen them perform several times, I think they are one of the best kept secrets out there. Their wonderful full length, The Sun As It Comes, was released in the spring.
All in all, an excellent way to spend the middle of the work week. Tickets can be purchased here.
Watch videos from Roadkill Ghost Choir (Bird In My Window) and The Lonely Wild (The Sun As It Comes) below.
The second week of April is filled with great musical happenings in San Diego. Many people are headed to that festival in the desert, but those who choose to stay in our cooler coastal climate will not be disappointed (musically). A closer look at the upcoming week reveals many shows of note...
Local H rocks Soda Bar on Tuesday, with Scott Lucas on the mend from being attacked recently in Russia...go see them perform and wish him the speediest of recoveries...Angel Olsen and Villages take the stage at the Casbah...
On Wednesday The Evens, Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) and Amy Farina's indie pop band, play an early show at The Irenic (all ages)...LA quintet The Lonely Wild open for locals Barbarian at The Griffin...
Tin Can is the place to be on Thursday for hardcore rockers Pile (Boston) with Weatherbox slated as openers...
Dynamic singer/songwriter Kurt Vile headlines the Casbah on Friday playing songs from his new album Wakin on a Pretty Daze...highly recommended...
Seattle grunge band Mudhoney stops at the iconic Middletown venue for what promises to be a great show on Saturday with a new record in tow...
On Sunday Gayle Skidmore, Grant-Lee Phillips and Sean Watkins team for an intimate show at Lestat's...a perfect way to complete the weekend...Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears make an appearance on the USS Midway (invite only)...
Looks (and sounds) like a terrific week to me. Enjoy the great music in our beautiful city...
Watch a video of The Sun As It Comes from The Lonely Wild below.
