On May 1, four bands entered the gladiator pit of the Crazy Horse Saloon and only one came out standing. These were the top selections by judges determining who would compete for a coveted opportunity to play the High Sierra Music Festival. The final band to play that night was a largely unknown up-and-comer from Quincy, CA (conveniently the home of the festival). With some tough acts to follow, they proceeded to captivate the crowd and the judges with their almost indescribable, genre-redefining performance. It started as, “WTF is this!?” To, “I can’t get enough of this.” In light of our brief history, this first “proper” Nightbrain show at the Crazy Horse seems to hold heightened significance.
Beginning as two friends exploring music therapy in a cabin in the woods, NIGHTBRAIN has grown to a six-piece project, tapped in to a vein of ingenuity and a multi-layered foundation of groove. NIGHTBRAIN come forth with an experimental approach while flowing through a blend of moody groove, psych-rock, global exotica and soulful chill-hop. Haunting female vocals from Suzanne de Martimprey emblazon the mood with a slithery, retro allure.
