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Guitars are in this week, but there is a bit of brass for all those jazz heads. These are some shows that I have been looking forward to and a lot of ‘em are touring so make sure to get it while its hot.
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House & Home, Suntitle, Deathcat, Autoignition, Jailbird
Saturday, March 28th
The Canal Club
After an icy delay in January, Richmond staple House & Home is taking the stage at the Canal Club to play their sophomore album I Won’t Look For You in full. H&H’s story should be an inspiration for every kid with a guitar in Richmond. They got their start playing house shows, basements, and backyards, like so many others. Over time, they caught some wind in their sails and started to build a reputation as an alt-rock group to watch. The hometown heroes went on a run of shows in the fall and are back to rock the city they know and love.
The record is fantastic, with incredible range. It starts out with the moody and atmospheric “Looking Glass” before swinging into heavier, more aggressive tracks like “Birds of Prey.” It makes me very happy to see a local band reach this level of talent and success.
Supporting House and Home is Suntitle. These locals are a raucous bunch who like to have fun. I’m particularly fond of the song “Burning Down a Denny’s.” They capture a specific feeling of youth and casual rebellion toward anything that tries to put a label on you.
Deathcat is a great addition to this bill. This indie rock group has been a staple in the college scene over the last few years. They feel like a straight bildungsroman soundtrack. Their music is simultaneously personal and intimate while still being fun and carefree.
Coming down from Buffalo, NY, is Autoignition. These guys are going, going, going. Their pop-punk sound is infectious and danceable, with smooth, savory guitars. They seem like the kind of band you want to throw yourself around to in the pit.
Last up is Jailbird. They are the hardest of all these bands, barking and baying like hounds set to razor-edged guitars and drums that sound like they could shatter under every hit.
Slomosa, The Mainliners
Sunday, March 29th
Richmond Music Hall
Norwegian tundra rockers Slomosa are hitting Richmond Music Hall this weekend. These guys are rock and roll through and through. There’s some palpable Black Sabbath inspiration, but they manage to deliver something fresh and unique. The band’s bread and butter is its crunchy, heavy guitars that keep everything moving forward. This is going to appeal to rockers, metalheads, and maybe even some of the more math-minded folks. It feels grand and epic while still being technically interesting and fluid. These Norwegians know what they’re doing.
Sharing the bill are Hollywood punks The Mainliners. They lean into a classic California rock sound, with blitzing drums and cynical vocals. There’s a Dead Kennedys influence in there, but the closest comparison might be their contemporary peers in Atlanta, Upchuck. The Mainliners bring a dangerous, wild attitude to their music that’s easy to appreciate. It’s unapologetically itself, and it shreds.
Say Less Brass Band
Tuesday, March 31st
Révéler Experiences
Got a really fun midweek show at Reveler with Say Less Brass Band. This six-piece group is an absolute party, blending pop tunes with a deep Southern, jazzy feel. Every video of them comes with a crowd dancing their hearts out and a wall of horns blaring late into the night.
They’re great players and a tight group. You really can’t ask for much more. They bring an unending supply of energy. All you have to do is show up. Make sure your dancing shoes are ready, they might be worn out by the end of the night.
Gusher x Gleex Split
Now this is a release that rips. Gusher and Gleex, two of the city’s best and brightest garage rock and egg punk bands, have dropped a self titled split together.
Gusher is at their best here. Hard-hitting and taking no shit, as usual. Their two tracks show some range while still holding onto that unmistakable Gusher attitude. This is the kind of band that makes you want to pick up a guitar just to chase even half of their cool.
Gleex brings their third and fourth releases to the split, and these have been a long time coming. “Graboid” and “Robotcop” are staples of their live sets and easily two of their most fun, high-energy tracks. Gleex feels like strobe lights. Not entirely sure what that means, but it tracks. These songs make it clear they’re a force to be reckoned with. Now we wait for more.
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