School Night: whenyoung with Another Sky and Bikini Trill

It was off to School Night where I ran into a new favorite band called whenyoung. Unfortunately, this band lives in London. Their tunes just have this addicting quality to it. And I just can't get enough of their lead vocalist and how she just stretches certain words for just a split second longer than might be seen as normal, but it creates a uniqueness to their sound.

whenyoung

Opening up was Bikini Trill who one might mistake for a glam rock band, but actually gets you dancing.

Bikini Trill

Another Sky's lead vocalist has those deep female vocals that will make you swoon.

Another Sky

The Bootleg Theater: Jamie Drake residency

Jamie Drake is the March residency artist at the Bootleg Theater. There were a couple unique twists on this night. Blankets were laid out on the floor of the Bootleg Theater and many of those who came to catch the night of music sat on them. A handful of free popcorn bags were given out as well as free beer (which I wonder if the Bootleg Theater approved of that one). Also, the music was largely done in music rounds, which I haven't seen in awhile. The theme was singing around a camp fire.

Those joining the night were Robbie Fulks, Courtney Hartman, Zach Lupetin and Justine Bennett.

After sets by Jamie Drake and Robbie Fulks (who gave some amusing thoughts on life in North Carolina), all the musicians went on stage for three music rounds. 

Best Robbie Fulks story: He recently went to his 30th high school reunion. He recommended not going to your 30th high school reunion, because life can take a toll on folks. But he came across an individual who hardly looked like he'd aged. Talking with the guy, he found out that the individual had spent the last 30 years living with his parents, smoking week and doing occasional painting jobs for money. He couldn't help but wonder if that was the way one should live their life.

Best Justine Bennett story: Justine is close friends with Jamie Drake. She told a story about how a venue did some internet searches for a night that she was headlining. The venue wanted to create a poster. Unfortunately, they selected a photo of Jamie Drake.

The Satellite: The Absurd

The Absurd is the residency band at The Satellite. If you like a bit of irreverence when catching a band, you'll love this band. Their whole set started off with them stating that they were the Oil Barons and that no one should stick around for the next band up, The Absurd. The Oil Barons was the band coming up next.

This band brought some traditional rock sounds to The Satellite. 

The Hi Hat: littleDNGR with GMNII and BELLSAINT

It was a night of bands with capital letters. First up was BELLSAINT. She had a pop sound and wore her toy soldier styling. I loved it when she hit the keys.

BELLSAINT

littleDNGR was the residency band for February. They had the crowd behind them as they closed out their residency.

littleDNGR

GMNII was doing their first official show (though they did a preview at Hotel Cafe back in December). Their electronic sounds had their friends dancing.

GMNII

The Satellite: The Gooms with Egg Drop Soup and It's Butter

It was the final residency night for The Gooms.

I couldn't help but notice that the music progressively got more aggressive.

It's Butter opened up with a jazz set.

It's Butter

The Gooms went on with some garage rock.

The Gooms

Egg Drop Soup ended the night with their punk rock sounds.

Egg Drop Soup

Highland Park Bowl: Sam Marine

I got an invite to catch Sam Marine at Highland Park Bowl. I had previously caught him at Echo Park Rising. I headed over and he was going on stage just as I walked in. It was a 30 minute rock set that thrilled due to his awesome vocals.