Take a look:
And really if you were anything like me I am going to make sure to wear bright clothing as I bike downtown to check out what this Public Service Announcement is all about from 3 local bands this weekend.
I was invited over to Jackson's house sometime on a cold winter night to check out all of the three bands listed on the set flyer above. I was a little hesitant only because 1) i didn't know the guy, 2) i forgot to get singles ($1) so i could tip their friend who was pumping some free beer - who I ended up playing Caps the night after with (and getting slaughtered by him) and 3) i don't usually crash other people's parties but i heard really good things about Sour Bridges so I thought I'd suck it up.
I had never seen Sour Bridges before (members from both Superlitebike and Fatback Circus) and like any local music I made sure to listen closely. Sour Bridges caught me by surprise. Don't judge them by their Myspace page - I mean really? Who uses Myspace these days anymore? (I am currently awaiting their friend confirmation via Facebook.) You should see them play 1 night this weekend at The Scoot Inn AND guess what? They play with Superlitebike so you're kinda getting a twofer here....if ya know what I'm sayin'.
Last time I saw Superlitebike was their LP release, "Away We Go" at The Parish. I always love to see this band because of the raw energy and experiential sound they push out when they play live. Their album is very good respectfully but it's something about their live show that will not let you stand still even if you ain't drinking for the night and you're trying to play it cool (but really you're drunk and crunk).I had a great time and that Parish and show and it was awesome to watch all of their video flyers like this:
or this:
This weekend the boys (half of who make up Sour Bridges and some even dip into a little bit of Harmony Gritz) have 2 shows. Friday, July 16th Ruta Maya will host a night of good local music for 4 bands that has Superlitebike after La Guerilla (a fantastic latin-experimental band you should see!). Show begins at 8pm and goes til 2am. Cover is a cheap $5.
Superlitebike can also be seen at The Scoot Inn w/Sour Bridges the next night - Saturday, July 17th.
Harmony Gritz - the band is not like this other Harmony Gritz. I wish they had more style like that Harmony. I don't even know who that lady is...!
These boys are damn good and when I say 'damn good' I mean 'gotdamn good'. Members of Harmony Gritz consist of Fatback Circus, Sour Bridges, and Superlitebike. These here boys will be playing some really good bluegrass type of folk at Spiderhouse this weekend for the 1st Annual Bluegrass, Cuntry, Gypsy, & Gospel Jamboree. This event begins Friday, July 17th at 8pm and runs until Sunday, July 19th until 10:30pm. Tickets are available at Spiderhouse. Prices are Friday=$5, Saturday=$10, Sunday=$10 OR the deal maker here is for $15 you can go to see all bands from Friday - Sunday night. Music ends at 10:30pm all nights due to noise ordinance.
You can see bands like Clem & Clyde's Whiskey Business, Frank Smith, the Marmalakes, and more. (I will be here for sure.) More to come on this festival....
Be sure to make it out this weekend. There is a lot of great music to hear, see, and support.
And another PSA from David Lynch this time :)
