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Cassiopia
Cassiopia's sound is pure and rock solid.The three guys, Casey (drums), Randy (guitar and vocals) and Josh (bass) are a veteran band to the Lawrence area. They've been around for the past seven
We'll be kickin' it at Jayplay Live Wednesday night at the Granada and we want to see you there. Don't miss it. By Ania Winikka. Jayplay senior writer
years. Their influences include Tool and Black Sabbath. Rock out with Cassiopia's high-energy sound next Wednesday night.
Aubrey
It's pop but it's also rock with a little bit of synthesizer. "Our sound has been called indie space rock," says Jaime Netzer (singer). Their influences come from bands such as Smashing Pumpkins, The Flaming Lips and Air. Whatever you categorize it as, one thing's for sure: it's definitely danceable. The group includes
two singers (Jaime and Jon) a drummer (Alex), guitarist (Paul) and cellist and keyboardist (Robert). Jaime and Robert are KU juniors.The group formed two years ago but they've known each other since high school. They'll be at the Granada, in all their indie space-rock glory.
Groovelight
Pulling from a number of different bands including Frank Zappa, Weather Report, Maha Vishnu Orchestra, Chickeria, Return Forever and Tower of Power, Groovelight's sound is eclectic and groovy. Formed two years ago by drummer Steven Gunn, "Gunar," Groovelight's must-hear sound dons an electric guitarist (Mathew DeViney), a
bass guitarist (Nathan Riggs), a tenor saxophonist (ThomasTurner) and, of course, a drummer (Gunar). They played at the Wakarusa Music Festival this summer, and with titled songs such as "Breakfast Club (Where My Eggs At?)" and "Microwave Weddings." You'll want to be sure to check these guys out Wednesday night.
Periwinkle and the Vivid Tangerines
Named after Crayola crayon colors, Periwinkle and the Vivid Tangerines has a retro rock sound. The band has played a number of different venues, and Chris Holmquist (singer) says the band enjoys playing anywhere people would come to see and hear music. They say their influences include Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Guided by Voices, and Television. "It's Velvet Underground meets James Brown," Chris says. "I don't know how accurate that is, but it sounds funny." For a preview, check them out at the Jackpot Saloon tonight and don't miss them Wednesday night.