Showing posts with label Sasquatch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sasquatch. Show all posts

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Hey Rosetta! - Canadians on the Festival Circuit


Canadian rockers Hey Rosetta! descend on Los Angeles tomorrow as part of their festival season tour that just saw a visit to Hangout Beach, sees them hit up Sasquatch this weekend and tour east to Bonnaroo.

The neighbors from north bring their raging six piece thru Echo on Thursday to blend melodies over classic garage rock structures - and the outcome is sonic beauty.  Los Angeles and Manchester are lucky to be graced with their presence given that after some mid-00s accolades, the band took three and a half years to release Seeds, their third album.  Thursday they are joined by Rich Aucoin and a House for Lions at The Echo.


Making the most of their festival run to the 'Roo, the act is scheduled to deliver two sets in Tennessee, one at Miller Lite's Great Taste Lounge on Friday June 8th at 5:20 PM and Saturday at the Sonic Stage at 2:30.  Don't miss!


Hey Rosetta! - Canadians on the Festival Circuit


Canadian rockers Hey Rosetta! descend on Los Angeles tomorrow as part of their festival season tour that just saw a visit to Hangout Beach, sees them hit up Sasquatch this weekend and tour east to Bonnaroo.

The neighbors from north bring their raging six piece thru Echo on Thursday to blend melodies over classic garage rock structures - and the outcome is sonic beauty.  Los Angeles and Manchester are lucky to be graced with their presence given that after some mid-00s accolades, the band took three and a half years to release Seeds, their third album.  Thursday they are joined by Rich Aucoin and a House for Lions at The Echo.


Making the most of their festival run to the 'Roo, the act is scheduled to deliver two sets in Tennessee, one at Miller Lite's Great Taste Lounge on Friday June 8th at 5:20 PM and Saturday at the Sonic Stage at 2:30.  Don't miss!


Tuesday, May 17, 2011

'Roo Preview: Best Coast Brings Their Left Coast Sounds to Bonnaroo




The minimal, deliberately lo-fi jangly surf pop sound of Best Coast is good for nostalgia and backdrop music - and perfect for a beachtime chill session. That latter thought may be a result of having watched the "When I'm With You" video one to many times...depends who you ask.



What is certain is that their sound has caught hold nationwide. With some Beach Boys influences and a sound that can be compared to other newcomers like Tennis - their deliberately indie surf sound is a fun summer soundscape. You can catch a good handful of their worthy compositions at Bonnaroo 2011 as well as several other festivals, including Sasquatch and Outside Lands stateside and End of The Road Festival and Electric Picnic Festival across the pond. They are also playing in Los Angeles this weekend at Largo on Sunday May 15th as part of a benefit for the Littlest Humor Foundation.

Best Coast has a storied history despite not being that old of a band. The brainchild behind Best Coast, Bethany Cosentino, found her chemistry counterpart in Bobb Bruno, an L.A. musician who'd assisted the great Jon Brion, amongst others. After hearing Bethany's "Sun Was High" demo - Bruno was sold and Best Coast as we know it was born.



Their first recordings were generated out of Bruno's bedroom and released on a series of 7 inches on several indie labels. With the previously mentioned "When I'm WIth You," as well as "Sun Was High" and "This Is Real" grabbing the attention of the Pitchfork's of the world - their rise to fame was indie fame was secured. Their full length, Crazy For You, was recorded in Echo Park at Black Iris.



Catch them at 'Roo X, or somewhere else this summer while their catalogue isn't yet really huge, as they'll probably be adding to it soon and possibly even working on a follow up after their late summer European festival run.






Wednesday, May 11, 2011

'Roo Preview: Alberta Cross


With just under a month to go until the tenth anniversary of Bonnaroo, we’re finally getting into our countdown and what better place to start than a band that is also doing a residency at The Satellite in Los Angeles this month?


That band is Alberta Cross and their contagious indie blues Americana rock album Broken Side of Time has infected my headphones and car stereo for the last week. The five piece are based in New York, but original formers Petter Ericson Stakee and Terry Wolfers were bred from a European rock background.


A listen to their full length, Broken Side of Time, which was released in September 2009, invites comparisons to groups like The Raconteurs and The Band – although I’d say Cross sits in a slightly edgier, rougher space. Understandably, the band has shared stages with acts like Ben Harper & The Relentless 7, Them Crooked Vultures, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club as a result.


Check out songs like “Song 3Three Blues” to get a taste – and then buy their record directly from them at their webstore. Unfortunately the 180 Gram Vinyl and the Deluxe Edition are both sold out…but the CD or digital download are well worth it. If you’re going to the ‘Roo, you’re going to want to be familiar with these songs. And if you're not going, you may want to be familiar with them for Sasquatch Music Festival or the traveling Dave Matthews Band event.


If you’re in Los Angeles, get familiar in person ever Tuesday this May at The Satellite. Coming up on the 17th they share stage with local westsiders Chasing Kings as well as Sunny War. And for their final installment on the 24th they are joined by Rumspringa, Last American Buffalo and Catwalk. Tickets for The Satellite shows are $10 and tickets for Bonnaroo X are still available through Bonnaroo’s website for $249.50 + applicable fees.