Show Review: Sondre Lerche with Nightlands and Kishi Bashi at Great American Music Hall, 6/28/11

Sondre Lerche - The sweet before the rock storm

This evening with Sondre Lerche and friends reminded me about why I go to shows.  The right performer can take their music and twist it just the right amount to bring you something new and dynamic with their live show.  Sondre Lerche, with his sweet pop/rock sounds on record will rock the hell out of you live; jumping around and playing his guitar hard.  It is unexpected and quite punk rock of him.  Add to that a great accompanying band and his intricate melodies and you get a show to remember. Continue reading “Show Review: Sondre Lerche with Nightlands and Kishi Bashi at Great American Music Hall, 6/28/11”

Spinning Platters Weekly Guide to Bay Area Concerts, 6/23/11-6/29/11

Seriously folks…. What’s with all of these unGoogleable band names? Do you really think that’s a good idea? Some really great bands like BOBBY, Parachute, and Comma are all playing this week… And, I’m sorry, but you really need to sell yourselves hard at these shows so people remember you, and don’t end up finding Brady Bunch clips, airplane safety gear, or a book on grammar.

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