Okkervil River
with Sea Wolf, Zykos| September 26, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Okkervil River
It’s been almost a year since Okkervil River played at Club Congress, and those who were there know that this show is not to be missed. Having released one of the best albums of 2007 and put out an excellent mixtape album months later, Okkervil River is not only prolific but putting outQuality Material, material that resonates both recorded and live.
Rivers are often the arteries of civilizations; like burglars and blood, they run through something, bringing things in and taking things away. If you live near a river, it is a constant presence in your life. There is a reason cities are built on rivers; you can go for days without food but not without water. There is a reason why, when you Google “Okkervil River,” you get 10 pages of people praising their music. Annie Holub, Tucson Weekly
Our Internet Research Department took Annie Holub’s Google remark to task and found out that there are, in fact, over 20 pages of results of people praising Okkervil River.
Sea Wolf
Oh, a band with “Wolf” in the name, you know it’s hip! Ah, we kid! Long time Tucson fans and 2nd time Tucson players, Sea Wolf is busting out tour support for Okkervil River. Already getting some buzz buzz, Sea Wolf has hit the national stage with an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel (aka the new Craig Ferguson).
We want to be JUST LIKE: Wolf Eyes, Wolf Parade, We Are Wolves, AIDS Wolf, Wolfie, Wolf Colonel, Patrick Wolf, WolfMother, Guitar Wolf, Steppenwolf, Hugo Wolf, Kate Wolf, Laurent Wolf, Wolf City, Duran Duran (though they don’t really count, they were just “hungry like the wolf”), Howlin’ Wolf, Superwolf, White Wolf, Seasons of the Wolf, Wolf & Cub, Peanut Butter Wolf, Peter Wolf, Peter and the Wolf, Los Lobos, Fuckwolf, The Wolfgang Press, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfstone, The Wolfnote, Wolves in the Throneroom, Le Loup, Tiger Bear Wolf, Fox ‘n Wolf, Wolftron, TV On The Radio (they did “Wolf Like Me” got a lot of hell yeahs for them so apparently they qualify) Wolf, Wolf Cub…if there are any more that we haven’t mentioned here, let us know!
“the haunting lyrical content, vocal delivery, and variety of instrumental influence (on Leaves In The River - blend well together to create a delicious mixture of lo-fi sensibilities that make Sea Wolf different from the pack.” - Music Emissions
“Sea Wolf’s coffeehouse intimacy is a result of a perfect melding of the electronic and acoustic.” 8/10 - Kevchino
“Leaves In The River is one of the most captivating listens you will find this year. Sea Wolf is the sonic equivalent of a M. Night Shyamalan film… full of mystery, suspense, and tension, all wrapped up in a gorgeous, lush blanket of sound.” 8.9/10 - IGN
Opening up is Zykos!
+18 over
Doors open at: 8 pm
Tickets: $12 adv / $14 day of show
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