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Or, the Whale w/ Idaho Falls, Leslie & the Badgers, and Caleb Nichols @ Echo



Or, the Whale
A reference to Moby Dick and a testament to the roots of what making music is all about, San Francisco seven-piece Or, the Whale, is kicking up dust along the West Coast and spreading the gospel of honest music. Writing songs with a country heart and a scope that encompasses the entire country, Or, the Whale’s sound embodies a friendly front-porch gathering, a rollicking jubilee, and a painful lament. From gospel to roots, Or, the Whale’s songs preserve a warm, organic feeling that transcends age and musical disposition.- Performer Mag

All it takes to fall for Or, the Whale is one listen to the harmonized chorus of "Call and Response," but the San Francisco septet has a lot more to offer than catchy climaxes. The group combines alt-folk, country, and rock influences with lyrical substance, which is only natural considering the band's name is taken from the subtitle to Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. Inspirational, political, and inclusive, Or, the Whale's sound swarms from all directions: the slide guitar chokes you up, xylophone hits brighten a dark room, and drums keep things moving like a victory march. Playing supporting roles tonight are the Idaho Falls, Caleb Nichols and the dusty, sweet road house love songs of Leslie & the Badgers.– Phil Kropoth
with:
Idaho Falls
Leslie & the Badgers
Caleb Nichols
8 pm / $7







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When great sounds come your way, you share! I thought I’d pass along the nasty, new mixtape from Pants Off. It’s a delicious mix of disco, house and bangers.If you missed his sets with Bloc Party or Hercules and Love Affair be sure to check him out at the Barker Block (www.myspace.com/filtersunsetseries) on 8/14, 8/28 and 9/11.

And coming soon, Four on the Floor at the Mountain Bar.As an extra special treat, the mix kicks off with the new track from The Laughing Light of Plenty!







Three live music stages provide much of the energy, where local heroes like Mike Watt, Extra Fancy and Candye Kane perform back-to-back sets. Midway rides and an open-air disco add to the fun. Of course vendors are in on the action, with more than 200 booths offering everything from tamales to Greenpeace literature.

- Al Ridenour, Los Angeles Citysearch





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