Espers
Espers playing first shows in 9 years with Vetiver
Vetiver and Espers added shows together around Huichica East, which they both play. Vetiver are performing their 2008 covers album Thing Of The Past in full at Huichica East and Huichica West.
Huichica East 2018 lineup: Amen Dunes, Allah-Las, Bettye LaVette, Mercury Rev, more
Huichica East happens August 24-26 at Chaseholm Farm in NY’s Hudson Valley and also features Robyn Hitchcock, Vetiver, the first Espers show since 2009, and more.
Five Notable Releases of the Week (3/4/16)
Meg Baird’s psych supergroup Heron Oblivion, Pinback singer Rob Crow’s new band, and more
Sondra Sun-Odeon readies debut LP (stream a track), playing NYC release show
Sondra Sun-Odeon will release her debut LP Ætherea on November 20. Just like the album title suggests, the NYC vocalist/songwriter creates somber yet ethereal compositions that bring to mind moody, late-60s/early-’70s UK folk, as well as more recent artists like Jesse Sykes or Damien Rice…
The Family | Devendra Banhart Sick of Freak-folk Label
CRIPPLE CROW | THE FAMILY
“Banhart’s most recent album, Cripple Crow finds him in a more communal vibe. The album was recorded with the help of those he calls ‘the Family,’ a small group of friends from various bands (Vetiver, Cocorosie, Bunny Brains, Joanna Newsom, Feathers, Espers, Tarantula A…
Devendra Banhart @ Webster Hall, NYC | pics (part 1)
The Devendra Banhart show last night at Webster Hall (October 20, 2005) was a who’s who of “freak-folk.” The Hairy Fairy band includes members of Espers, Currituck Co, and Vetiver…
Tarantula Plays on Devendra Banhart's new Album
Banhart: Yes, there is an amazing instrumental band from NYC called Tarantula but they have to change their name ’cause some Texas band already took it. Currituck Co., which is Kevin Barker, played on it; Otto Hauser from the Espers played on it; Honey and Adam Forkner from White Rainbow and Jackie-O Motherfucker played on […]
