october 26
late show (9:30ish doors)
the critique of pure reason is pleased to present:
vetiver
viking moses
the shrinking islands
$9, all ages
no advance tickets
please, if possible, leave your backpacks and courier bags at home so there’s room for everyone!
Vetiver: “Like the tall, narrow grass that is its namesake, Vetiver is fragile sounding but strong, densely layered with melody, texture, and rhythm yet uncluttered….Andy Cabic’s wistful tones at times remind one of Nick Drake, hobo folk, and even Cat Stevens as they meander along the dusty road of Americana” (SF Bay Guardian). vetiverse.com
Viking Moses: He plays the banjo and sings sad songs. He rides buses and sleeps on floors. He’s always leaving town. He’s a little bit country and a little bit alterna-roll. He’s a midwestern traveler, a pal of bands like Palace and Sebadoh, a banjo picker, a mandolin strummer, a harmonica blower. He’s Brendon Massei, Las Vegas native and sole proprietor of Viking Moses. Mr. Moses sings simple stories of girls, highways, loss and loneliness. Sometimes he sounds a bit weary for his age of twentysomething, but the glimpses of teen-angst that peek through the music now and again keep things interesting.
Local boys make good: The Shrinking Islands are Kyle Bittinger and Andy Tefft. They’ve updated the terrific jangly pop sounds of the late 80s and early 90s and made them their own. The Shrinking Islands rock!
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