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Listings are
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next is the support band(s),
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Thursday
June 20 2013 9:00PM -- doors at 8:30PM ••• ALL AGES $10 Strange Vine www.strangevinemusic.com Rock Blues Before The Brave beforethebrave.bandpage.com/ Folk Rock Avi Vinocur Metal Experience www.facebook.com/avivinocur Blues Rock Folk Strange Vine A bad ass Fresno duo, consisting of Ian Blesse (Drums, Rhodes, Vocals... simultaneously) and Toby Cordova (Guitars, Vocals... also simultaneous). Heavy and open drums, with the driving dark rhythm of a Rhodes bass, coaxed by shimmery yet swampy guitar; and riddled with catchy vocal melodies and harmonies. This duo creates a warm, nostalgic sound in an innovative and refreshing way. Strange Vine's earthy, energetic music is a fusion of blues, psychedelic, and traditional American rock. It's a sound born of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, from two men who were raised there. Ian Blesse plays drums and Rhodes piano (simultaneously), while Toby Cordova fleshes out the songs with a rotating arsenal of guitars (including one made from a cigar box). Both contribute vocals toward a rich, layered sound that's greater than the sum of its parts. In just a year's time, Strange Vine has already shared the stage with acts like Cage The Elephant, Band Of Skulls, B.B. King, The Growlers, White Denim, Robin Trower, Lord Huron, Pokey LaFarge, Reignwolf and JEFF The Brotherhood. -Conlan Spangler "Moving from bluesy riffs, sudden tempo shifts, White Stripes-esque guitar stabs and runs, on through lurching classic rock headbanging material and even stopping for a waltzing piano solo. It‘s compelling stuff, delivered at the sure hands of very talented musicians." ~Weekly Volcano "They aren’t just the best band to come out of Fresno, Calif.; they are contenders for underground cult status. Strange Vine has mastered an oddly menacing mix of abstract rock with blues undertones, and listeners could lose themselves in the band’s combined vocal talent." ~Eugene Weekly Before The Brave A folk-rock quintet based in San Francisco, California, in early 2011 the band’s future took a turn. A series of line-up changes and stylistic shifts led to the discovery of a unique and substantive sound, ranging from soulful Ryan Adams-esque ballads to anthems reminiscent of Arcade Fire. Before the Brave fits into the current alternative music scene while not being wholly defined by it. - Avi Vinocur Metal Experience member of the brutal mandolin-core band Goodnight, Texas. Avi Vinocur has performed solo with a guitar, mandolin, and banjo on and off for years in between playing in bands. He currently performs with his band Goodnight, Texas all over the US constantly. It's kinda nuts how much they tour. Shit is cray. Avi spent 3 years as a member of The Stone Foxes singing some of their popular songs like "I Killed Robert Johnson" "Sweep a Road" and "Reno". The Foxes' final work together was a cover of Slim Harpo's "I'm a King Bee" featuring Avi's vocals. It is currently in the 'Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey' national television commercial and campaign. |
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