I just got back from a great night of San Diego music. The bands I saw were This Holiday Life, Parker Theory and Reeve Oliver. I also met Tracy Johnson who was featured recently on our site and she was giving out CDs. I got a chance to listen on the way home and it was excellent.
First up when I got to the show was This Holiday Life. I've seen them many times before but it had been a while and so it was the first time for me to hear some new songs. These guys really know how to play and they sound unique. The guitar work stands out as I don't see many bands these days doing something different with a guitar. There was a moment though when the lead singer's amp kind of blew out so that cause a little kink in the show. Next week (4/27/05 and 4/28/05) they will be opening for the mighty Switchfoot at Auburn U. and Louisiana Tech. If you are going to just see Switchfoot make sure you get there early enough to see THL and tell then Broken Masterpieces sent you.
My main man, JonnyUps' (official musicologist of this site) band, Parker Theory was up next. It was my first time seeing Jon as the bassist for Parker Theory and they were excellent. PT plays all out all the time. I'm still getting familiar with their songs and can't wait until there is a new album out with Jon playing. Keep your eyes on these guys.
The last band was Reeve Oliver. OK, the name is really strange but they have reached a point where I think they are ready to hit the big time. It's funny but my family saw the lead singer at his day job at Sea World just the day before. RO brings a lot of fun to the show and they just seem to get what rock is all about. They goof off but do not sacrifice the quality of the music. They don't seem serious but they are so good they must be serious.
San Diego has amazing local music and more will be making their way nationally. Keep coming back here for more info.
UPDATE: The Reeve Oliver part of the show also featured the first instance of NERDS accompaniment.
Posted by Tim at April 24, 2005 12:56 AMtim, thanks man. it always means a lot to see you at a show. this was yet another sold out show at soma. seriously, thanks for the plugs, thanks for coming, and being a serious supporter and lover of local music. i owe you one, or 8. :)
Posted by: JonnyUps at April 24, 2005 01:48 AM
