The Decoration, Vervein, Finest Dearest @ Hemlock Tavern October 7, 2005

The Decoration
The Decoration is a San Francisco foursome playing blissful and emotionally charged angular rock songs, drawing from not wholly unrecognizable post-punk, emo, and post-rock influences. (bio)

?Tim Mitchell and company unfold a vast sonic landscape that effortlessly flows from one track to another, taking you on a slow journey through hypnotic guitar drones, monochromatic melodies, and wonderfully inward lyrics." - Hybrid Magazine

Vervein
"An indie rock quartet whose sound is simultaneously dreamy and hard-edged (think Azure Ray meets the Breeders). On their 2003 debut, Vast Low Cities (Angrymoose), the San Francisco band communicate a dark, confident sexiness. The resonating guitars and unabashed, smoky vocals are delicate yet brazen, like a beautiful, exotic flower that also happens to be carnivorous." - SF Bay Guardian

Finest Dearest
"Dark indie pop...lead singer Carly?s sweet voice goes along nicely with the dark and moody backdrop of her guitar, bass, cello and drum playing coherts." - mysteryandmisery.com