Whiskey Music, part one: the South Bay’s ‘Whiskey Honk’
Bullys & Matadors play The Lighthouse Café Thursday night. Photo While the South Bay is traditionally and affectionately renowned for its punk and reggae roots, the local musical spectrum has been trending toward eclecticism. Therein, many bands are flirting with, submerging into, or weaving in folk-based elements to their sound. We’re seeing a mounting trend toward Americana, Country, and Bluegrass roots, and various brands of blended bits that I’m tempted to categorize as a whole new bag called Whiskey Honk. Barley Legal, Hang Dog Expression, Green Blossom String Band, Grit Dogs, Johnny Jump Up, Tim Matson, Brook & River, Hoist The Colors, The Midnight Screening, and Goodfellas are just a few local acts currently shaking down the folkier side of the street. Bullys & Matadors, and Ok… Here’s The Plan are a couple of whiskey-breathin’, folk blended outfits new to the scene that you may also want to look into. Coincidentally, both contain a former member of the dormant, in flux local metal group Gabriels Fallen, and both are performing the My Beating heART SHOW’s (music with live painting) Album Cover Edition tonight at the Lighthouse Cafe in Hermosa Beach. Bullys & Matadors Bullys…
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