Metroactive » The Wild Reeds https://activate.metroactive.com Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 The Wild Reeds at the Ritz https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/05/the-wild-reeds-at-the-ritz/ https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/05/the-wild-reeds-at-the-ritz/#comments Thu, 09 May 2019 01:29:56 +0000 http://wp.blvdscms.com/activate-metroactive-com/?p=123902
On their last record, The World We Built, the Wild Reeds blended plainspoken folk lyricism, lo-fi surf guitars and tasty spoonfuls of alt-country twang. Currently on tour behind their latest LP, Cheers, this women-led band is showing off some new tricks. While their ramshackle indie sensibilities remain, they’ve put some bounce in…]]>

On their last record, The World We Built, the Wild Reeds blended plainspoken folk lyricism, lo-fi surf guitars and tasty spoonfuls of alt-country twang. Currently on tour behind their latest LP, Cheers, this women-led band is showing off some new tricks. While their ramshackle indie sensibilities remain, they’ve put some bounce in their step and some glitter in their doo-wop-flecked vocal harmonies. It would seem they’ve descended from Laurel Canyon to cruise the Sunset Strip—trading in their banjo, acoustic guitar and pump organ for high gain tube amps, sparkling Rhodes keys and quivering Hammond tones.

The Wild Reeds
Sat, 8pm, $12+
The Ritz, San Jose

 

]]> https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/05/the-wild-reeds-at-the-ritz/feed/ 0 The Wild Reeds at Backwater Arts & Gallery https://activate.metroactive.com/2018/02/the-wild-reeds-at-backwater-arts-gallery/ https://activate.metroactive.com/2018/02/the-wild-reeds-at-backwater-arts-gallery/#comments Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:46:10 +0000 http://wp.blvdscms.com/activate-metroactive-com/?p=120640
Blending plainspoken folk lyricism, jangly, lo-fi surf guitars, twangy vocal harmonies and tasteful sprinkles of alt-country instruments—like banjo, pump organ and harmonica—this Los Angeles quintet sound like a multigenerational echo rippling through Laurel Canyon. Currently on tour behind their sophomore LP, The World We Built, the band makes a pit stop in…]]>

Blending plainspoken folk lyricism, jangly, lo-fi surf guitars, twangy vocal harmonies and tasteful sprinkles of alt-country instruments—like banjo, pump organ and harmonica—this Los Angeles quintet sound like a multigenerational echo rippling through Laurel Canyon. Currently on tour behind their sophomore LP, The World We Built, the band makes a pit stop in San Jose before heading up the West Coast and then on to the rest of the Lower 48. Local artist and singer-songwriter Ben Henderson (formerly of Brother Grand and Good Hustle) opens the show. (NV)

The Wild Reeds
Sat, 8pm, $10
Backwater Arts & Gallery, San Jose

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After a summer schedule full of interesting bookings, Naglee Park Garage will host two more concerts before ending its live music season for the year. Doctor Nurse brings atmospheric indie rock on October 17 and the Golden State Ramblers close the season October 24 with folk, Irish and novelty tunes from the…]]>

After a summer schedule full of interesting bookings, Naglee Park Garage will host two more concerts before ending its live music season for the year. Doctor Nurse brings atmospheric indie rock on October 17 and the Golden State Ramblers close the season October 24 with folk, Irish and novelty tunes from the 20s-40s.

The shows are always free at Naglee Park Garage and are held every Wednesday during the extended summer season outside on the patio. The lineup this year included young indie-rock acts (Curious Quail, Orangutang), alt-folk artists (The Wild Reeds, Will Sprott), roots-rock groups (Careless Hearts) and reggae-world beat fusions (Los Hot Boxers, The Champions, inc).

According to owner Chris Esparza, the weekly Wednesday shows were consistently successful. People enjoyed the combination of good live music and outdoor dining. He plans to have live music return in 2013 every Wednesday, most likely beginning in May.

Doctor Nurse play Naglee Park Garage on Wednesday October 17th at 7pm. The Golden State Ramblers play Naglee Park Garage on Wednesday on October 24th. Both shows are free.

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