The Non + Karma Kite + Avid Gardener (6.28.10)
The Non
The Non is an experimental instrumental rock band hailing from Oklahoma City. Drawing cues from disparate influences including Radiohead, Octopus Project, and Grizzly Bear, The Non leverages intricate musicianship and high energy levels to craft ethereal soundscapes. NewsOK describes The Non as “one of the state’s top creative entities of any kind,” while Oklahoma State University’s publication On hails them as “Oklahoma’s most important band.”
Having recently released their sophomore album, “Tadaima,” The Non has been touring the Midwest and west coast this summer; they are dipping down South to play Austin, New Orleans, Memphis. The group will hit Nashville up for this one night performance at Open Lot.
Listen to The Non's "Pigeon Force" here: http://www.thenonband.com/media.html
Karma Kite
Nashville’s Karma Kite touts its musical produce as “indie music in its purest form.” The instrumentation of the band’s songs, driven and decorated by banjo, xylophone, and clarinet among many others, has been compared by buzzgrinder.com to a more aggressive Sufjan Stevens. Their influences range from Jeff Buckley to Ugly Casanova, and they are signed with indie label Cephalopod Records.
Avid Gardener
Avid Gardener has recently proclaimed, “music is not dead...and to prove it we’re releasing new stuff.” With instrumentation that reminds us of the Arcade Fire, this Nashville-based foursome produces sound with unique, concise lyrical content, engaging melodies, and sweet drum and bass. The group kicks off the southern leg of a mini-tour with their performance at Open Lot.
This event occurs at Open Lot Nashville at 8pm. Admission is $5 at the door. Wine and beer will be served with ID. BYOB is allowed with ID. Photo credit: Anne Lee
