the critique of pure reason presents:
picastro
with guest tigersaw
sunday, december 5
9:30
$7-9 donation
all ages

A mysterious and enigmatic figure—supposedly raised in a deaf family, being genetically deaf herself, and having learned to sign as her first language—Picastro front-woman Liz Hysen quickly gained notoriety for her soulfully emotive vocals and her band’s lushly atmospheric mediations. First taking their native Toronto by storm and giving the city some needed indie rock credibility in the process, their unique pairing of electric guitars, cellos, and haunting vocals soon were winning fans over outside of Canada, as the quartet was soon snatched up by Los Angeles’ leading experimental rock label, Pehr. Their debut, 2001’s Red Your Blues, drew comparisons to everyone from Godspeed You Black Emperor! to Cat Power, earned favorable reviews, and ultimately had songs turning up on network television programs. By the end of that year, Hysen was said to be recording an album of gypsy songs with avant-garde rockers Cerberus Shoal.

If you haven’t heard of Tigersaw by now, where have you been hiding? They specialize in the whisper, the waltz, and sweet songs that are jazz in concept, but not in execution. Dylan Metrano and his ever-growing band of friends and collaborators are impassioned about performing this music for people all over the world, sharing stories, playing campfires, and creating something special night after night. tigersaw.com

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