An Horse, Ovlov, BOY, Che Arthur March 29, 2011

7:00pm - All Ages - $12 ($10 advance)
An Horse
To the Australian indie-rock duo of Kate Cooper (singer/guitarist) and Damon Cox (drummer/singer), An Horse — who went from rehearsing after hours in a Brisbane record store to playing “Camp Out,” the single from their 2009 debut, Rearrange Beds, on The Late Show With David Letterman — making their second album, Walls, isn’t just a chance to set the agenda for their next phase. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the fantastical journey that has carried them here, a pipe dream made thrillingly real.

“We’d worked in the record store together for a couple of years and talked every day — even on days off — mostly about music and film, which we continue to do every day now.” says Damon. “After listening to music all day together at work for two years, we had a really clear idea of what we liked and disliked musically.” That bond was the backbone of Rearrange Beds; after two years of relentless touring, though, including stints out on the road with Tegan & Sara, Death Cab for Cutie, Cage the Elephant, Silversun Pickups and The Big Pink, An Horse had become a different animal altogether.
Mp3s: http://www.myspace.com/anhorse

Ovlov
Ovlov is an alternative grunge rock band based out Newtown, Ct. As Steve and Dave's previous band, Home Movies, had finally come to its slow but certain demise, they decided to pick up where they left off with a heavier take on the pop rock scene, and a new name, of course. Priding themselves on being the loudest band in the room, Ovlov craft alternative rock songs that are smart and infectious. They may wear their influences on their sleeve, but that shouldn’t suggest that they’re simply retreading old territory. The grunge elements are all there, but they’re rearranged in a way that feels fresh. Ovlov perform their songs with such infectious energy and enthusiasm that you’ll banish any thought of this being some winking, ironic tribute to the sounds of yesteryear. If anything, they are carrying that lo-fi torch into the future.
Mp3s: http://www.soundcloud.com/ovlovmusic

BOY
BOY is a four-person band from New Haven, Connecticut. With ukulele, guitar, viola, drums, banjo, tambourine, and goats knuckes, their soulful, sassy, romantic tunes are guaranteed to get you shakin' yo hips.
Mp3s: http://boymusic.bandcamp.com

Che Arthur
The Che Arthur Three's Like Revenge is the third album of Arthur's material to see release, but the first in a band format. It forges together the elements of postpunk, classic heavy rock and dark acoustic introspection - already there in his past work - in the most cohesive way a Che Arthur record has done yet. It is truly a bold step forward in his already-respected catalog of work.
Mp3s: http://www.myspace.com/chearthur

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