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Kelli Schaefer (Portland), Louda y Los Bad Hombres, The Relations
KELLI SCHAEFER
In 2011, Kelli Schaefer released her first full length record Ghost of the Beast a compilation of singles released throughout 2009 on the artist-run label Amigo Amiga Recordings. A surprising follow up to her 2008 Lasso the Moon EP, Ghost of the Beast is a haunting art-pop record with a backbone made of steel and distortion. Schaefer garnered praise and attention, sharing the stage with Damien Jurado, Wild Flag, and the Corin Tucker Band. Included in Willamette Weeks Best New Band poll, with a music video featured on Paste, tracks featured on NPR and KEXP, and multiple regional festival appearances, Schaefers debut was gaining momentum in the northwest.
Her new album, No Identity, is darker than Ghost of the Beast, growling with confidence but with a sense of humor. Confidence was hard-won, coming out of the passing of her father and dealing with the unavoidable ripples from it, the record was as much shaped by life and life was shaped around the record. The title track of No Identity kicks off with a beat as strong as a heart and a guitar line threatening to explode. She sings in clear, close range. Mirroring the expansive noise and incisive shadow of PJ Harvey, with the fearless abandon of Nick Cave, and vocal play of Bjork, No Identity travels at light speed through the American landscape so many of us left and forgot to examine. It is a genesis story marked with resolve and technical prowess muscular guitar, rumbling bass, and vocals that bend over themselves and spring back to shape. The melodies are pop with meat on their bones, robust and full, unafraid to stick in your head and to your ribs. It is art-pop with depth and vision, the product of an artist who not only carved out a space for herself, but has grown into a voice that has the potential to reshape a well-worn world.
LOUDA Y LOS BAD HOMBRES
Louda is a powerhouse latinx vocalist from Chicago in the Bay Area. Fusing dreamy 90s melodies, progressive lyrics with hip hop flair, LOUDA is a sound all its own. Louda performs tonight backed by Latin trio Los Bad Hombres!
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LocationHemlock Tavern (View)
1131 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
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| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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