Best described as "pseudo-sexual anarchy with an inkling of lustful innocence," Moondog Matinee is a band of wandering heathens from Reno, NV. With a blues-rock sound that is as derivative as it is undeniably authentic, the chaotic grace that exudes from their live performance will haunt you for years to come. This home-grown bluesy rock band is the only Reno-area band to be featured this season.
Liberating is a good descriptor for Kitten. A blend of the sophisticated elegance of dream pop with the jagged directness of rock and roll, it's a declaration of intent and an auspicious announcement of the arrival of a new force in music. Kitten is an American indie rock band out of Los Angeles on the CARGO stage in Reno, Nevada.
Dubbed "masters of soulful folk" by Paste, The Wood Brothers are an Americana and blues band, and consist of real brothers Chris (Upright Bass) and Oliver Wood (Acoustic and electric guitars), as well as multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix.
Formed in 2006 in Los Angeles, the Crash Kings combine the rock & roll bombast of Muse with the piano-based pop of Ben Fold's Five. Using big bass fuzz to fill out the sound, a clavinet modified with a whammy bar, and the Beliveau's natural chemistry, things took off for the band after Tony had a chance meeting with producer Linda Perry, who signed them to her label, Custard Records.
MisterWives is an American indie pop band based in New York City. they have an unusual sound that combines elements of synth pop, folk, and indie rock, falling somewhere between the quirky dance-pop of No Doubt and the pastoral folk-rock of Of Monsters and Men.
The Soft White Sixties, summon images of a simmering incandescent radiance, the kind of brilliant glowing light that bathes everything it touches with a genuine heartfelt passion. Nostalgic and psychedelic aura - while those elements are certainly present in the music, the band transcends any specific era and style. This band will get you singing along with its feel good energy and explosive sound
Moon Taxi is an explosive Rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. The band has captivated audiences in the southeast and beyond. They have spent the past couple years touring relentlessly, honing their unique sound. Their 2012 release, Cabaret, mixed the magnetic energy of Moon Taxi's live show with musical ingenuity and thoughtful lyrics.
Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas are a high-energy rock & roll band from Detroit. Their mercurial, often gritty sound reflects all of the Motor City's musical traditions as well as outside its geographical and multicultural boundaries. In its modern, driving mix are traces of Motown, vintage R&B, Latin grooves, raucous surf, neo-psych, roots rock, cinema jazz, and retro '60s girl group pop.
Barcelona is a band from Seattle, Washington. The band's sound is harmonious and piano-based with elements of rock. Formed in 2005, the band cites U2, Coldplay,Copeland, Death Cab for Cutie and Lovedrug as its influences.
Haerts is an American indie pop band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2010. There is something decidedly mystical about HAERTS' story and it's reflected in their sound, a kind of elegiac but warm electro-pop, which is showcased on their debut EP, Hemiplegia.