Awesome musicians
From the Pocket the Moon blog
We've been playing with a lot of really great musicians lately, and I wanted to share them with you so that you can check them out!
Romeo Spike - an alternative band with really interesting instrumentation and solid hooks - They kind of remind me of a more current version of all of those mid-90s bands I used to love (like Dishwalla - remember them?)
Romeo Spike website
Romeo Spike facebook
Verge of Bliss - this band sounds like what would happen if you put a little Zeppelin, a little Joan Jett, and a little ass kicking all together in a blender. It's straight up ROCK. They put on a really high energy show! - Their next show is Saturday, April 9th at Wonderroot. Check it out!
Verge of Bliss website
Verge of Bliss facebook
Sydney Eloise - A very talented songwriter, Sydney writes songs that are both catchy and heartwarming. She reminds me of the first Jewel album with more of a Southern twist. Check her out!
Sydney Eloise on myspace
Sydney Eloise on facebook
1880s Dance Party - These guys are becoming one of my favorite Atlanta bands with their well-crafted songs and skilled instrumentation. They're a blend of folk, Americana, and indie. And their songs will just make you feel better about life.
1880s Dance Party myspace
1880s Dance Party facebook
Juliana Finch - Incredibly gifted singer/songwriter who's been playing around town for years. She's a true storyteller songwriter, and her songs will move you. If you like Ani DiFranco and Jennifer Nettles, you'd be a huge fan. She'll be playing a benefit for PIGS Sanctuary on April 16th!
Juliana Finch website
Juliana Finch facebook
Groovestain - a reggae/ska band that puts on one of the most energetic shows I've ever seen - they will have you dancing around unless you hate fun. They'll be playing Jekyll and Hydes in Newnan, Georgia on April 1st!
Groovestain website
Groovestain facebook
Fayuca - these guys are from Arizona, and they're on tour with Groovestain - they're also a reggae/ska band with more of a punk rock edge. Be prepared to have your face rocked off! They remind me a little bit of Sublime. Check them out! They're playing with Groovestain in Newnan on April 1st!
Fayuca website
Fayuca facebook
Railbird - a dreamy, psychadelic indie band from New York - they remind me a little of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs meets Bjork with some Secret Machines mixed in. I was blown away by their set at Wonderroot last week so definitely check them out. Their next show is in Cambrige, MA at the Lizard Lounge.
Railbird website
Railbird facebook
The Rex Complex - Nadia from The Moon and Pluto described this NY band (who is on tour with Railbird) by saying, "They’re sound is endowed with afro beats, experimental rock, and a heightened tribal-like energy." That's pretty much dead on. Their set at Wonderroot last week was also amazing. They have such a different sound, you just have to hear it to understand!
The Rex Complex website
The Rex Complex facebook
Darlingside - this string rock quintet from Northampton, MA is an absolute joy to experience - If you're a fan of Jump Little Children, you'll love these guys. Their next show is in Northampton, MA on April 22nd as they're done with their tour for now. But I'm hoping they come back to Atlanta in the near future!
Darlingside website
Darlingside facebook
nerdkween - (from her Wikipedia - yes, she's cool enough to have a Wikipedia article, which I think is exciting!) "nerdkween is the stage name for the American singer/songwriter and composer Monica Arrington who is known for lo-fi recordings and minimalist style of electric guitar playing with added electronic noises." I've been hearing about nerdkween for years, and I've been a fan of her sound! I'm excited to finally get to play a show with her - we'll be playing with nerdkween on April 8th at Picaflor Studio
nerdkween website
nerdkween facebook
Hope For Agoldensummer - I've been a big fan of this Athens-based band ever since I saw them in Athens in 2004 (I'm pretty sure the above video is from that show!) - They are an amazing folk band, and we have the opportunity to open for them in Augusta on April 6th at Sky City, which I'm really excited about!
Hope For Agoldensummer website
Hope For Agoldensummer facebook
So there you go. I'm so unbelievably grateful to be surrounded by all of these amazing, talented, and completely unique musicians. So check them out. There's something for everyone here! Go listen to their tunes, buy their CDs, like them on Facebook, SUPPORT LOCAL AND/OR INDEPENDENT MUSIC!!
Sara
We've been playing with a lot of really great musicians lately, and I wanted to share them with you so that you can check them out!
Romeo Spike - an alternative band with really interesting instrumentation and solid hooks - They kind of remind me of a more current version of all of those mid-90s bands I used to love (like Dishwalla - remember them?)
Romeo Spike website
Romeo Spike facebook
Verge of Bliss - this band sounds like what would happen if you put a little Zeppelin, a little Joan Jett, and a little ass kicking all together in a blender. It's straight up ROCK. They put on a really high energy show! - Their next show is Saturday, April 9th at Wonderroot. Check it out!
Verge of Bliss website
Verge of Bliss facebook
Click to viewSydney Eloise - A very talented songwriter, Sydney writes songs that are both catchy and heartwarming. She reminds me of the first Jewel album with more of a Southern twist. Check her out!
Sydney Eloise on myspace
Sydney Eloise on facebook
1880s Dance Party - These guys are becoming one of my favorite Atlanta bands with their well-crafted songs and skilled instrumentation. They're a blend of folk, Americana, and indie. And their songs will just make you feel better about life.
1880s Dance Party myspace
1880s Dance Party facebook
Juliana Finch - Incredibly gifted singer/songwriter who's been playing around town for years. She's a true storyteller songwriter, and her songs will move you. If you like Ani DiFranco and Jennifer Nettles, you'd be a huge fan. She'll be playing a benefit for PIGS Sanctuary on April 16th!
Juliana Finch website
Juliana Finch facebook
Groovestain - a reggae/ska band that puts on one of the most energetic shows I've ever seen - they will have you dancing around unless you hate fun. They'll be playing Jekyll and Hydes in Newnan, Georgia on April 1st!
Groovestain website
Groovestain facebook
Fayuca - these guys are from Arizona, and they're on tour with Groovestain - they're also a reggae/ska band with more of a punk rock edge. Be prepared to have your face rocked off! They remind me a little bit of Sublime. Check them out! They're playing with Groovestain in Newnan on April 1st!
Fayuca website
Fayuca facebook
Railbird - a dreamy, psychadelic indie band from New York - they remind me a little of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs meets Bjork with some Secret Machines mixed in. I was blown away by their set at Wonderroot last week so definitely check them out. Their next show is in Cambrige, MA at the Lizard Lounge.
Railbird website
Railbird facebook
The Rex Complex - Nadia from The Moon and Pluto described this NY band (who is on tour with Railbird) by saying, "They’re sound is endowed with afro beats, experimental rock, and a heightened tribal-like energy." That's pretty much dead on. Their set at Wonderroot last week was also amazing. They have such a different sound, you just have to hear it to understand!
The Rex Complex website
The Rex Complex facebook
Darlingside - this string rock quintet from Northampton, MA is an absolute joy to experience - If you're a fan of Jump Little Children, you'll love these guys. Their next show is in Northampton, MA on April 22nd as they're done with their tour for now. But I'm hoping they come back to Atlanta in the near future!
Darlingside website
Darlingside facebook
nerdkween - (from her Wikipedia - yes, she's cool enough to have a Wikipedia article, which I think is exciting!) "nerdkween is the stage name for the American singer/songwriter and composer Monica Arrington who is known for lo-fi recordings and minimalist style of electric guitar playing with added electronic noises." I've been hearing about nerdkween for years, and I've been a fan of her sound! I'm excited to finally get to play a show with her - we'll be playing with nerdkween on April 8th at Picaflor Studio
nerdkween website
nerdkween facebook
Hope For Agoldensummer - I've been a big fan of this Athens-based band ever since I saw them in Athens in 2004 (I'm pretty sure the above video is from that show!) - They are an amazing folk band, and we have the opportunity to open for them in Augusta on April 6th at Sky City, which I'm really excited about!
Hope For Agoldensummer website
Hope For Agoldensummer facebook
So there you go. I'm so unbelievably grateful to be surrounded by all of these amazing, talented, and completely unique musicians. So check them out. There's something for everyone here! Go listen to their tunes, buy their CDs, like them on Facebook, SUPPORT LOCAL AND/OR INDEPENDENT MUSIC!!
Sara