Sound Off! Semifinals # 2 @ MoPOP – 2/22/20
Photos by Simon Krane
Results: Winner – 49th Parallel
Runner-up – searows
Additional Competitors: thom.ko & Mr. Dinkles
Sound Off! Semifinals # 2 @ MoPOP
Video: Evie Irie’s Over Him
Video: Over Him
Artist: Evie Irie
Why You Want to Watch: Evie Irie, a seventeen-year-old singer-songwriter from Sydney, Australia, hits the town with friends in the video for “Over Him.” The style of this one is great. I love all the clothes and hairstyles. Party on!
Show Review & Photos: Dirty Honey @ Neumos
Dirty Honey @ Neumos, 2/21/20
Show Review & Photos by Casey Brevig
Neumos was packed, and the crowd was bubbling with anticipation for Dirty Honey (hailing from Los Angeles, California) to grace the stage on February 21st. The band, consisting of lead vocalist Marc Labelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin Smolian, and drummer Corey Coverstone, put on one hell of a heavy performance channeled through Marc LaBelle’s vocals. As Notto states their sound is “New Fashioned Rock ‘n’ Roll.” The nostalgic music I heard that night reminds me of listening to a good old rock song as a kid riding in my dad’s Ford.
A lot of buzz has been surrounding the group since their self-titled debut EP last year. With tracks such as “Rolling 7s” there is a feeling this band isn’t bringing anything back, just putting down some fist bumping and hard rocking vibes! Friday’s live performance impressed and demonstrated their genuine love of the craft. Keep an eye out for this group on the next go-around in Seattle, as I’m sure the venue will sell out. After grooving to these five tunes I’m hoping additional material gets released soon!
Dirty Honey – photos by Casey Brevig
Photos: Magic Giant @ the Crocodile
Magic Giant @ the Crocodile, 2/27/20
Photos by Casey Brevig
Los Angeles’ Magic Giant, an energetic and multi-instrumental band if there ever was one, headlined the Crocodile in February. The trio includes mandolin, cello, upright bass and many other sounds in their music. Check out their music for sure to hear what they are about. Unfortunately their April tour just got postponed, but look out for rescheduled dates!
Cool Cover: Rachael Sage’s Character
Artist: Rachael Sage
Details: Rachael Sage’s newest release, Character, features an awesome photograph by photographer Bill Bernstein. The red, black and white contrasts are so crisp in this one. A New Yorker as is Sage, Bernstein is known for his photos of Paul McCartney, among other wonderful subjects.
