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Absynth Quartet, Rogues’ Gallery

The Jam

Don’t be afraid. Be a dancer.

Absynth Quartet: Recently featured as Band of the Month on Gratefulweb.net, Absynth Quintet melds the familiar and the avant-gard with a unique and provocative palette of tone and texture. This is streetcorner swing with a sense of humor, bluegrass with footstomping danceability, intertwined with playful forays into the depths of sophisticated musical experimentation. The synergy of these seemingly divergent styles ends up sounding something like Yonder Mountain String Band meets Phish… with a little bit of firelit gypsy caravan folk thrown in for good measure. The Eugene Weekly places the sound “somewhere along the spectrum of acoustic-improvisational-gypsy-jazz…plucky and tight à la David Grisman” with “a dash of Eastern European exoticism that puts you in a smoky, understated hash bar kind of mood”. 2008 saw the Absynth Quintet break onto the national scene with the release of Indigo Shoes, their first full length studio album, recorded in Humboldt county at the band’s studio, The Sonic Dimple. While Indigo Shoes showcases the band’s chops in a studio environment, their 2007 live release Kevlar Mariachi Pants offers a glimpse into the honed improvisational skills the group has cultivated over 4 years of touring. The Arcata Eye said “…listening to Kevlar Mariachi Pants is akin to being served an exotic meal (or mind altering beverage) one could never hope to replicate at home. You have to go out for this kind of stuff. Delicious”.

Rogue’s Gallery: “Rouges Gallery is an up and coming centerpiece in today’s Americana and Alternative Country music. The diverse five-member band resides on the Redwood Coast of Northern, California in the artistic boomtown of Arcata. Emotion pours through the songs written about the American life that has all but vanished. The simple and elegant melodies played on pedal steel and electric guitar along with the sophisticated sounds from the acoustic stand-up bass are woven through stories and accompany lyrics to creates timeless tunes. The acoustic guitar sets the tone for rich harmonies that are worthy of a Sunday pew, while the steady drum beats make you want to jump up from your seat and groove. JJ Cale, Jason Isbell, Ryan Adams, and Sturgill Simpson are inspirational and have influenced the sound of Rouges Gallery. The original music and style of Rogues Gallery leaves the listener with a reflective sense of ease and contemplative note of satisfaction.”

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WHERE

• The Jam

PRICE

• $7

• Ages: 21+