The Bright Light Social Hour at the Raccoon Motel -- October 6.
Tuesday, October 6, 6 p.m.
Raccoon Motel, 315 East Second Street, Davenport IA
Touring the support of their most recent release Emergency Leisure, the psychedelic rockers of The Bright Light Social Hour headline an October 6 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, The Cosmic Clash raving, "From start to finish, Emergency Leisure delivers an experience greater than the sum of its parts. Gorgeously arranged and produced, it’s a journey worth taking again and again."
The group was founded by Jackie O’Brien (bass/vocals) and Curtis Roush (guitar/vocals), and joined by Mia Carruthers (keys/vocals), Zac Catanzaro (drums) and Juan Alfredo Ríos (percussion). As stated at TheBrightLightSocialHour.com: "The band's music is characterized by its unique and innovative nature, constantly evolving and pushing boundaries.Their discography includes four studio albums to date, with Space Is Still the Place and Jude I & II receiving high praise from critics. Not only have they composed original soundtracks for popular media outlets such as HBO, MTV, and Nintendo, but they were also commissioned by Bryan Cranston to write and record the award-winning theme for Amazon's Sneaky Pete. Their live performances are renowned for their explosive energy and have been featured at high-profile festivals such as Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza, as well as opening for notable acts like Aerosmith, Osees, and The Flaming Lips. Their innovative sound has garnered critical acclaim from esteemed publications such as CLASH, NPR, The Wild Honey Pie, Earmilk, and many others.
"'Prefecture' is the story of Jaycee, a fan who left her life in Utah – along with her marriage and the Mormon church – to join us on tour as a photographer, eventually becoming a dear friend and creating the art for the upcoming album. The first half reclaims autonomy from an oppressive religion or lover. The instrumental second half embodies the ecstatic lightness of newfound freedom, of finding God on the dance floor.' – Jackie O'Brien
"Previous single 'Not New' showcases a band reaching peak song-writing prowess, a tight yet bewildering journey with groove-rich drums, psychedelic synths and a dirty dance floor payoff that would make Nile Rodgers blush. With further singles, a new album, and much touring on the horizon, 2023 is looking like an incredible year for the Austin-based outfit.
"'Not New' is a late night smoldering in a Québécois alley punctuated by three-part harmony, dusty driving drums, fat Mustang bass, glitter and congas. It’s our first single as a renewed band in advance of our fifth album, a homespun moody after hours soundtrack to strange times called Emergency Leisure." – Curtis Roush
The Bright Light Social Hour performs their headlining engagement in Davenport on October 6, admission to the 6 p.m. concert is $19.84, and more information and tickets are available by visiting TheRaccoonMotel.com.
