We’re spoiled. We have at least 30 traditional music venues in the core of the Bay without getting into semi public DIY spots, bars that sometimes throw an awkward event, and the festival scene. That said, I declare you still aren’t going to enough live music. To further convince you, here’s one that should be on your calendar this week.
Lime Garden (UK) released One More Thing early this year and, spoilers, its the one debut LP I won’t shut up about. The record’s leadoff, “Love Song”, has been a mandatory play any night I end up on the air. The Brighton based four piece arranged their record so you never get too comfortable moving between synth pop with a well placed hint of auto-tune (“Pop Star”, “Floor”) or slowed down lullaby (“Pine”, “It”) before taking you down another path. Its swift 30 minutes works in its favor as a listen that makes you stop upon its final fade out, find where you were playing it from, and take it right back to the top. While you hit play and spin the volume to the right here’s what else you need to know…
What helps keep you sane during those periods of non-stop traveling?
There is no sanity, we absolutely lose our minds. With the four of us being close friends, touring is like going on a crazy holiday. We do have to take a bit of down time to decompress and try to eat healthy.
How do you manage to balance crowd favorites vs songs you’re testing, refining, or just prefer to play?
We’ve been playing a lot of these songs for a long time now, but it’s always interesting to see how new crowds respond to them. American crowds have responded differently compared to UK crowds, and it’s really fun to see the different audiences each night.
How should first timers physically and mentally prepare for a Lime Garden show?
Prepare to be amazed, and crack open a cold one for the lord of rock.
What is the band sanctioned premier listening environment for One More Thing?
On the toilet, in the bath, first date, and in the clurbbbbbb.
Lime Garden takes over Bottom of the Hill for their Bay Area debut on Tuesday, October 29th. Get there early to catch a double dose of East Bay bands featuring Sucker Crush and KALX Live! alumni Everyone Is Dirty. Event info here.
Words by Mike Chouinard (DangerVenture)
