Iska Dhaaf with Ephriam Nagler and Shaprece at the Bootleg Theater

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Iska Dhaaf

ska Dhaaf is doing the Bootleg Theater April residency, coming in from New York via Seattle. Per their Facebook page, their band name is Somali and means Let It Go. They also say their music is inspired by Sufi poetry. Well, that's an eclectic background. Their music is also nicely eclectic. This two piece band has a strangely addictive mix of garage rock, two piece rhythms and Sufi sounds.

Opening up for them was Ephriam Nagler and Shaprece. Based on research, Ephriam Nagler is a music producer and photographer. He also was backup for Iska Dhaaf for a handful of their songs. Shaprece is the songstress. She had the crowd cheering every song. I think her bassist stole the show. He had this cool stand up electric bass that he'd swing around with his bow. He's also do some quick dance moves on stage. He knows how to make a set fun to watch.

Note: all three bands had the most awesome projected images during their set. It made for some wonderful background for my photos.


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