Metroactive » Eastern Westerner https://activate.metroactive.com Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 Casual Crypt & Eastern Westerner at the Ritz https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/09/casual-crypt-eastern-westerner-at-the-ritz/ https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/09/casual-crypt-eastern-westerner-at-the-ritz/#comments Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:49:27 +0000 http://wp.blvdscms.com/activate-metroactive-com/?p=124657
These two alternative indie artists paint trippy dreamscapes with their hypnotizing post punk and psych rock sounds. Casual Crypt is the alter-ego of synth wizard James Vernon, whose upcoming debut album frames bedroom pop and indie rock around a spooky backdrop of whispering vocals and electronic echoes. Vernon’s album is set to…]]>

These two alternative indie artists paint trippy dreamscapes with their hypnotizing post punk and psych rock sounds. Casual Crypt is the alter-ego of synth wizard James Vernon, whose upcoming debut album frames bedroom pop and indie rock around a spooky backdrop of whispering vocals and electronic echoes. Vernon’s album is set to drop in October. Sharing the bill is the local noise-rock collective Eastern Westerner. Longtime staples of the scene, the band draws inspiration from San Jose indie legends like Duster and other contemporary no-wave phenoms, such as Sonic Youth.

Casual Crypt & Eastern Westerner
Wed (Sep 4), 8pm, Free
The Ritz, San Jose

 

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In remembrance of San Jose’s Aaron Anaya, who tragically passed away in a DUI crash in November, local and out-of-town acts will be paying tribute to his life and legacy at this special fundraiser show and celebration. Many of the groups performing were friends of Anaya, who was also a musician, and…]]>

In remembrance of San Jose’s Aaron Anaya, who tragically passed away in a DUI crash in November, local and out-of-town acts will be paying tribute to his life and legacy at this special fundraiser show and celebration. Many of the groups performing were friends of Anaya, who was also a musician, and some will even be playing Aaron’s original songs. The evening’s lineup includes San Jose-based singer-songwriter Try the Pie, San Jose duo Spit Lake, Oakland dream-pop outfit New Circle, San Jose indie rockers Eastern Westerner and Dinners, and Los Angeles lo-fi group Sprain. All proceeds will go to Aaron’s family.

Concert for Aaron
Fri, 8pm, $10
The Ritz, San Jose

 

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