For six months Local Natives (formerly known as Cavil at Rest) bunkered down in a two-bedroom house in Orange, CA. During that time songs were written, rewritten, and then recorded as their first full-length album with the help of producer Raymond Richards. Yeah that's pretty damn quick don't ya think? Anyway, the debut album earned the title of Gorilla Manor as homage to their humble abode and will likely be released in early 2009.
Local Natives have that sort of Arcade Fire, Beirut, and Broken Social Scene, Modest Mouse thing down pat. And that's not a bad thing to be honest. I summary their songs are arty and complex but still has a sense of what makes a song good.
While they have that arty-indie thing mastered what really makes this band stand apart is the sense of united celebration amongst the group and the audiences they play for. From three singers sharing harmonies and lead vocals, extra percussion from friends and fans, and band mates switching positions and instruments, a Local Natives show unfolds more like a tribal pow-wow.
You can see for yourself as Local Natives are preparing to cross the country playing just about everywhere but Florida! (surprise).
DECEMBER
20 San Clemente, CA @ OC Tavern
21 San Marcos, CA @ The Jumping Turtle
27 Lake Forest, CA @ The Gypsy Lounge
28 Scottsdale, AZ @ Rogue Bar
29 El Paso, TX @ Black Market
30 Austin, TX @ Beauty Bar
JANUARY
02 New Orleans, LA @ Hi Ho Lounge
04 Memphis, TN @ Buccaneers Lounge
05 Nashville, TN @ The Muse
06 Cincinnati, OH @ The Comet
07 Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks
09 New York, NY @ Pianos
10 Brooklyn, NY @ Public Assembly
11 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
14 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern
15 Detroit, MI @ Old Miami
17 Chicago, IL @ The Horseshoe
20 Lincoln, NE @ Box Awesome
21 Denver, CO @ Benders Tavern
23 Cheyenne, WY @ Synergy Cafe
24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
25 Las Vegas, NV @ The Beatles Revolution Lounge
Download: Airplanes
Download: Warning Sign
Download: We Come Back (Holiday Song)
Local Natives have that sort of Arcade Fire, Beirut, and Broken Social Scene, Modest Mouse thing down pat. And that's not a bad thing to be honest. I summary their songs are arty and complex but still has a sense of what makes a song good.
While they have that arty-indie thing mastered what really makes this band stand apart is the sense of united celebration amongst the group and the audiences they play for. From three singers sharing harmonies and lead vocals, extra percussion from friends and fans, and band mates switching positions and instruments, a Local Natives show unfolds more like a tribal pow-wow.
You can see for yourself as Local Natives are preparing to cross the country playing just about everywhere but Florida! (surprise).
DECEMBER
20 San Clemente, CA @ OC Tavern
21 San Marcos, CA @ The Jumping Turtle
27 Lake Forest, CA @ The Gypsy Lounge
28 Scottsdale, AZ @ Rogue Bar
29 El Paso, TX @ Black Market
30 Austin, TX @ Beauty Bar
JANUARY
02 New Orleans, LA @ Hi Ho Lounge
04 Memphis, TN @ Buccaneers Lounge
05 Nashville, TN @ The Muse
06 Cincinnati, OH @ The Comet
07 Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks
09 New York, NY @ Pianos
10 Brooklyn, NY @ Public Assembly
11 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
14 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern
15 Detroit, MI @ Old Miami
17 Chicago, IL @ The Horseshoe
20 Lincoln, NE @ Box Awesome
21 Denver, CO @ Benders Tavern
23 Cheyenne, WY @ Synergy Cafe
24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
25 Las Vegas, NV @ The Beatles Revolution Lounge
Download: Airplanes
Download: Warning Sign
Download: We Come Back (Holiday Song)
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