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The Blank Tapes is the moniker of California based, multi-instrumentalist, producer and prolific songwriter Matt Adams, who has released over 20 albums (350 songs!) to his credit. Inspired by British Invasion bands like the Kinks & Beatles along with the American rock groups of the 60’s and 70’s such as Creedence & The Doors, The Blank Tapes have adapted these sounds into a groovy, surfy, Summer soup peppered with some old country and soul music. Along with his infectious melodies, Matt’s lyrics are just as key as his famous improvisational guitar playing. From Brazil and Europe, to Japan and all across the United States and Canada, The Blank Tapes have been touring internationally since 2003.With current and past band members including Will Halsey (Sugar Candy Mountain, Papercuts), Jason Cirimele (Guantanamo Baywatch, Dust Collector), Pearl Charles, Shaughnessy Starr (Frankie & The Witch Fingers, Hoover III), Veronica Bianqui, Sean Olmstead (FpodBpod), Indianna Hale and many many others. Aside from playing bass in Sugar Candy Mountain and producing Pearl Charles debut, Matt is also a full time illustrator for the likes of the Grateful Dead, FolkYeah Presents, Jam in the Van, & many more. Along with that, Matt is also a touring vinyl DJ under the name DJ Blank Tapes.QUOTES:“Alternating between dreamy and driving, dappled with delirious solos and seductive harmonies. The Blank Tapes radiated Ultraviolet Californian chords” -Blackmatter blog“The Blank Tapes cranks out heady, fuzzed-out psychedelic jams that twist, contort, and reach for the stratospheres.” -Impose Magazine“Evokes Belle and Sebastian, Pavement, and The Black Keys – in a San Fran coffeehouse (just like the old days).” – ROLLING STONE“’50s and ’60s pop classics with ramshackle warmth.” – SPIN“Yoke a garage-pop sensibility to ferocious rock riffs.” – THE NEW YORKER“Perfectly classic sound.” – SF BAY GUARDIAN“Awesome every time.” – LA WEEKLY
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The Madcap Laughs
The Madcap Laughs are a jam band based out of Boise, Idaho. Founded in May of 2020 at the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic. They are inspired musically and philosophically by the counter culture of 1960’s America. They take inspiration from classic Jam bands like Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Etc, as well as funk acts of the 1970’s such as James Brown and Tower of Power. Also from more modern acts like King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Ween, and Built to Spill. The Madcap Laughs aim to be more than just a musical act, they aim to be a community and an experience that all are welcome to enjoy
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Mobius Trip
Crash-landing in Boise, Idaho, in the winter of 2023, Mobius Trip is a five-piece rock outfit that harkens back to times gone by and spaces rarely traveled. Inspired by legendary acts of the ’60s like Cream, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd, as well as more obscure gems like Ultimate Spinach, The Mops, and St. John Green, Mobius Trip has forged their own brand of double-dipped acid rock, light and flowery psychedelic pop, and searing blues rock.
Rhythm guitarist Mason Jackson channels his unique songwriting talents to craft sonic soundscapes that are brought to this dimension by lead guitarist Steven Sherden, drummer Alex Wargo, bassist Justin Binau, and keyboardist Simeon Titmus.