Pedro The Lion brings musical roar to High Dive Sunday
The group Pedro The Lion is the brain child of David Bazan, possibly my favorite American songwriter. Though they don’t exactly exist anymore, and haven’t for about 15 years, Pedro The Lion is still influential throughout the indie community, despite religious overtones. During the course of its run, Bazan and company tackled topics that make most other christian songwriters squeamish: infidelity, alcoholism and loss of faith. He did it, and still does under his own name, absolutely beautifully with a dry wit and a crooked smile.
Bazan is the type of musician that hangs out at the bar before and after his set, and will talk to anyone, no matter how annoying (also known as yours truly). He invites questions, which probably sums up his style. The man is a national treasure, with the voice of a fallen angel and songs that will make you dance, cry, laugh… the whole gambit. If you see one show this year, make it this one.
Check them out Sunday, when they perform along with special guests Marie/Lepanto at High Dive, starting at 7 p.m.
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Tonight, local and regional bands compete for a spot on the 2018 Okeechobee Music Festival, featuring Faze Wave, N.W. Izzard, Retrolux, Savanna Leigh Basset and The Savants of Soul at High Dive, starting at 8 p.m.
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John Moreland, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, performs at Loosey’s tonight, starting at 7 p.m.
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The Mermers perform along with Wooden Chickens tonight at Hardback Cafe, starting at 11 p.m.
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ElectroMaggot performs along with Beerwolf and Thunderclap Friday at Loosey’s, starting at 10 p.m.
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Causa performs along with Jordan Esker & the 100%, Heavy on the Ish and House of I on Friday at Hardback Cafe, starting at 8 p.m.
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Acoustic blues singers Cassie Keenum performs along with Rick Randlett on Saturday, at Heartwood Soundstage, starting at 8 p.m.
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Sponge performs along with Big Sky and Bitters Saturday at High Dive, starting at 8 p.m.
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The Enablers perform along with Hexiglow, and Diamonds & Lust Saturday at The Backyard, starting at 10 p.m.
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Weak Weeks perform along with Parallel and Sarracenia Saturday at Hardback Cafe, starting at 9 p.m.
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TRAGWAG performs along with Dakota Floyd, Vi Viana and Pobrecita Sunday at Hardback Cafe, starting at 8 p.m.
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David Dondero performs along with Michael Claytor and Wax Wings Tuesday at Loosey’s, starting at 7 p.m.
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Legend Jonathan Richman, performs with Tommy Larkins on drums and special guest, Ane Diaz on Tuesday at The Atlantic, starting at 9 p.m.
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High Dive hosts a local songwriters night, with performances by Brendan Francis, Noah Mac, Kyle Keller, Sara Hanewinckel, Ryan Knaus, Tamayo, Giovanna Genta, Hannah Toombs, Julia Sabra and Thomas Maingot on Tuesday, starting at 8 p.m.
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The Expendables celebrate the 10th anniversary of their self-titled release, along with performances by Through the Roots and Pacific Dub Wednesday at High Dive, starting at 8 p.m.
Contact Scott Kauffmann at kauffmann1987@gmail.com