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The Hotel Utah Open Mic with host Brendan Getzell
When
- Monday
- Feb. 13, 2012
- 8:00 PM
Description
The Left
Whitton
plus TBA
Sun, February 5, 2012
8:00 pm
$8.00
The Left
The Left aren't just a team - they're a workforce. The band members meet every weekday for six hours to write new material, record in their home studio, and promote their work. Even the odd jobs that they pick up to support themselves can be applied to the greater good of the band: when they purchased an old RV named Eleanor for a 52-date cross-country tour of Canada, they were able to customize, paint and carpet it for all the comforts of home.
In addition to a shared workspace, the band shares a common musical background. Drummer Eric Davis and guitarist Carl Davis are brothers, and their father was the music teacher at the high school that all four bandmates attended (Kevin Gau on vocals and guitar, Jeremy Vandyck on bass). Being in different grades, they didn't get to know each other until college - but seven years and more than 300 shows later, they have become a solid team of workmates and friends.
While the band may be the poster child for unity and cohesion, the songs are as diverse as can be. Inspired by the variety and range of the Beatles, The Left pledges never to write the same song twice, repeat ideas, or even reuse tempos. Lyrics can come from any member of the band. Melody is key: their style may change, but ultimately the melody must be catchy and memorable. Their jangly pop sound expands on universal themes of romance lost and found, with ear-pleasing turns of phrase that anyone can relate to.
Their strategies work. The band's credentials so far include opening spots for Hedley, The Trews, Tal Bachman and, most recently, Blind Melon. They have attracted the attention and mentorship of multi-platinum producer Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and manager Allen Moy (54-40, Barney Bentall). CTV has licensed several of their songs for the primetime drama, "Whistler". It should be no surprise that The Left has a positive, bright sound - like four guys with a spring in their step.
"Lots of people say they come up with music when they're in the darkest place in your life," explains Eric Davis. "We're the opposite. We all feel loved and appreciated. None of us ran away from home or anything. Our slogan is 'taking fun seriously'."
Whitton
With a flare of 1940s Americana, WHITTON brings her wishful, singer-songwriter style to perform with her 4 piece band-creating a sound as alluring as Billie Holiday, intense as Norah Jones and complex and eccelctic as Regina Spektor. A modern,"speak-easy" sound.
WHITTON has recorded three full-length albums with acclaimed producers David Hauser (Redbone, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Iron Butterfly), Kevin White (writer for Billy Ray Cyrus) and Ronan Chris Murphy (King Crimson, Dishwalla). She also has won numerous awards including "Best Female Acoustic Rock Artist" by the New York Music Festival and been featured as a guest vocalist on Showtime's Emmy-Nominated hit series "Dexter".
Currently, Whitton has just released her full-length album, "Rare Bird" with writer/producer, Ian Coyne. Track, "All I Want to Do" landed a placement in the upcoming Charlie Sheen and Hilary Duff film, "She Wants Me". And song, "Nothin' AT All' placed in feature film, "Meth Head" (starring Lukas Haas, Wilson Cruz and Necar Zadegan). Whitton's previous self-titled EP celebrates the song placement of "Apple Tree" in the upcoming film release, "The 5th Quarter", (starring Aidan Quinn, Andie MacDowell, Ryan Merriman). Also included is "I Fell in Love" which is featured on Delta Air Lines' Radio and Sky Magazine.
Originally from Reno, Nevada, Whitton comes from a very musical family of eight and has been singing, writing and performing since the age of six. With the spirit of a gypsy and the discipline of a soldier, Whitton continues to write, record and tour to serve both her music and ever-growing fan base.
Venue Information:
Hotel Utah
500 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.thehotelutahsaloon.com/
Whitton
plus TBA
Sun, February 5, 2012
8:00 pm
$8.00
The Left
The Left aren't just a team - they're a workforce. The band members meet every weekday for six hours to write new material, record in their home studio, and promote their work. Even the odd jobs that they pick up to support themselves can be applied to the greater good of the band: when they purchased an old RV named Eleanor for a 52-date cross-country tour of Canada, they were able to customize, paint and carpet it for all the comforts of home.
In addition to a shared workspace, the band shares a common musical background. Drummer Eric Davis and guitarist Carl Davis are brothers, and their father was the music teacher at the high school that all four bandmates attended (Kevin Gau on vocals and guitar, Jeremy Vandyck on bass). Being in different grades, they didn't get to know each other until college - but seven years and more than 300 shows later, they have become a solid team of workmates and friends.
While the band may be the poster child for unity and cohesion, the songs are as diverse as can be. Inspired by the variety and range of the Beatles, The Left pledges never to write the same song twice, repeat ideas, or even reuse tempos. Lyrics can come from any member of the band. Melody is key: their style may change, but ultimately the melody must be catchy and memorable. Their jangly pop sound expands on universal themes of romance lost and found, with ear-pleasing turns of phrase that anyone can relate to.
Their strategies work. The band's credentials so far include opening spots for Hedley, The Trews, Tal Bachman and, most recently, Blind Melon. They have attracted the attention and mentorship of multi-platinum producer Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and manager Allen Moy (54-40, Barney Bentall). CTV has licensed several of their songs for the primetime drama, "Whistler". It should be no surprise that The Left has a positive, bright sound - like four guys with a spring in their step.
"Lots of people say they come up with music when they're in the darkest place in your life," explains Eric Davis. "We're the opposite. We all feel loved and appreciated. None of us ran away from home or anything. Our slogan is 'taking fun seriously'."
Whitton
With a flare of 1940s Americana, WHITTON brings her wishful, singer-songwriter style to perform with her 4 piece band-creating a sound as alluring as Billie Holiday, intense as Norah Jones and complex and eccelctic as Regina Spektor. A modern,"speak-easy" sound.
WHITTON has recorded three full-length albums with acclaimed producers David Hauser (Redbone, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Iron Butterfly), Kevin White (writer for Billy Ray Cyrus) and Ronan Chris Murphy (King Crimson, Dishwalla). She also has won numerous awards including "Best Female Acoustic Rock Artist" by the New York Music Festival and been featured as a guest vocalist on Showtime's Emmy-Nominated hit series "Dexter".
Currently, Whitton has just released her full-length album, "Rare Bird" with writer/producer, Ian Coyne. Track, "All I Want to Do" landed a placement in the upcoming Charlie Sheen and Hilary Duff film, "She Wants Me". And song, "Nothin' AT All' placed in feature film, "Meth Head" (starring Lukas Haas, Wilson Cruz and Necar Zadegan). Whitton's previous self-titled EP celebrates the song placement of "Apple Tree" in the upcoming film release, "The 5th Quarter", (starring Aidan Quinn, Andie MacDowell, Ryan Merriman). Also included is "I Fell in Love" which is featured on Delta Air Lines' Radio and Sky Magazine.
Originally from Reno, Nevada, Whitton comes from a very musical family of eight and has been singing, writing and performing since the age of six. With the spirit of a gypsy and the discipline of a soldier, Whitton continues to write, record and tour to serve both her music and ever-growing fan base.
Venue Information:
Hotel Utah
500 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.thehotelutahsaloon.com/
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Phone
415-546-6300
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Tags
art , music , social , performing art
