The Seshen with Bells Atlas, ANML (formerly known as Lila Rose)
Organization:
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
Category:
Music
Geographical Area:
Oakland
Start
Date:
10/22/2016
End Date:
10/22/2016
Start Time:
8:00 PM
End Time:
12:00 AM
Event
Info:
Sat, Oct 22, 2016, 8:00 pm, Doors: 7:00 pm
The Seshen is a San Francisco Bay Area-based seven-piece led by singer/lyricist Lalin St. Juste and bassist/producer Akiyoshi Ehara. Their forward-thinking sound combines synthesizers, drum machines, live percussion, and entrancing harmonies to create an unmistakable fusion of R&B, synth-pop, and electronic music. This chemistry is complemented by St. Juste's stirring vocals and soul-baring lyrics - the meditations of a self-emancipated spectator who explores worlds, both real and imagined.
St. Juste and Ehara are joined by five remarkable bandmates to create their multidimensional music: vocalist Kasha Rockland, drummer Chris Thalmann, keyboard/synth player Mahesh Rao, percussionist Mirza Kopelman, and sampler Kumar Butler. They take inspiration from across the musical spectrum their individual influences range from recognizable artists (Erykah Badu, Jai Paul, James Blake, Radiohead, and Broadcast) to genres and eras that don't initially appear to fit together (hip hop, indie rock, early electronica, and 70's dub). Their unique alchemy of seemingly disparate sounds has led fans and critics alike to describe the band as defying categorization:
"...the band didn't just find a niche, they created their own..." (Kick Kick Snare)
"The Seshen perform that rare magic trick of doing something fresh without ever sounding like they're trying to." (AfroPunk)
Local electric soul heroes, The Seshen, host their album release party for Flames & Figures with Bells Atlas and ANML (formerly known as Lila Rose). Don't miss this killer Oakland-based lineup!
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