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Tuesday August 14 2018 7:30PM doors -- music at 8:30PM ••• ALL AGES $13 in advance / $15 at the door Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas jessicahernandez.net/ soul/pop KERA www.facebook.com/KERA-165650760469/ Bipolar Folk B & The Hive www.facebook.com/KERA-165650760469/ Indie Rock Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas -from Detroit, MI / LA, CA -Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas return with TELEPHONE//TELEFONO, the follow- up to 2014’s debut SECRET EVIL. TELEPHONE//TELEFONO marks the Detroit-based outfit’s first full-length bilingual recording, a double-LP pairing English and Spanish language versions. Songs like the “Run Too Far//Escapar” and “Oh No” see Hernandez & The Deltas fusing a smoldering Latin groove into their already one-of-a-kind sound clash of pop, psychedelic rock and punk cabaret, lead by Hernandez’s vocal power and the band’s boundless versatility. Why a bilingual album? As a second generation Cuban and Mexican-American, Hernandez felt it her duty to further explore her Hispanic heritage on The Deltas’ sophomore recording. With that in mind, Hernandez visited Mexico City for a second round of recording, tracking all-new Spanish language vocals at Topetitud Estudio in Mexico City by Latin GRAMMY® Award-winner – and SECRET EVIL producer – Camilo “Milo” Froideval. Despite growing up more than 2,000 miles to the north, Hernandez formed a life-changing connection with Mexico City. “There was something about Mexico City that just clicked with me,” Hernandez says. “If you could imagine all of the best parts of your favorite U.S. cities and wrapped them into one, that’s Mexico City for me. It has some of the beauty of L.A. and the grittiness of Brooklyn, there’s skyscrapers and palm trees and historic neighborhoods with cobblestone streets, cathedrals next to nightclubs and tiny mescal bars. There are certain pockets where there’s a real country Norteño feel and then turn the corner and think you were in New York or L.A.” Hernandez knew songs written and recorded in English required more than simply translation – a full rethink was needed to truly give them equivalent poetry in her second language. Though admittedly only “seventy five percent fluent,” Hernandez spent two full weeks speaking almost exclusively in Spanish, singing for hours in a friend’s studio to create a kind of muscle memory. She further pushed herself to use Spanish in ways she had never previously attempted, rewriting the TELEPHONE songs with the invaluable aid of her mates in Mexico City. “I thought it was important to figure out how to articulate the same way I would in English,” she says. “We sat down and talked about, ok, what am I trying to get across in this song, what am I trying to make someone feel or understand, and then basically rewriting. A couple translated better than others, a couple were almost totally rewritten. Their message is the same but expressed in a totally different way.” “The languages are so different,” Hernandez says. “Saying one thing in English might sound completely ridiculous in Spanish. It’s a lot harder to be sensitive and romantic in Spanish without being kind of cheesy. There’s this fine line you have to walk in the Spanish language, where in English there’s no problem singing a punk song about a girl that broke your heart.” As a result, TELEPHONE//TELEFONO proves to be a genuinely unprecedented work of duality and impossible-to-ignore relevance. Songs like “Hot To Trot,” “Break Your Heart” and “Apologies” see The Deltas’ brand of Motor City magic taken to the max while their Spanish counterparts unveil fresh meanings and emotive power. ~ Founded in Detroit in 2009, Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas made their Instant Records debut with 2013’s DEMONS. The EP earned national attention, with The Huffington Post declaring, “(Hernandez’s) memorable voice is only one of the textured colors on a multidimensional palette.” SECRET EVIL followed in 2014, once again earning critical attention. Rolling Stone, Nylon, New York Times, KEXP and MTV agreed with NPR's Weekend Edition who said "song after song, one thing is consistent: a powerful, undeniable voice." Paste Magazine simply called the Delta’s one of the “best bands of 2014.” Hernandez led The Deltas – Michael Krygier (guitar, vocals), Steve Lehane (bass, vocals), Taylor Pierson (keys, accordion, vocals), John Raleeh (trombone), and Stephen Stetson (drums) – through two years of hard travel in support of SECRET EVIL, including countless headline gigs, supports with such like-minded acts as Gogol Bordello, Social Distortion and St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and festival sets at Lollapalooza, ACL Music Festival, Osheaga, and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. In winter 2016, the band set up their gear in a Northern Michigan cabin and spent a full week woodshedding their next album in blissful, blizzard solitude. “We had no television,” Hernandez says. “No internet. It was negative 10 degrees and snowing. We sat down and talked about which songs really tell the story of where we are at this point in time. Where we’re at in our lives, where we’re at in our careers. Then we would just play and play, every day trying to write a couple of new songs.” Hernandez was married in the spring but continued writing until The Deltas had a selection of 40 new songs to choose from. The band began recording at studios in Royal Oak, MI, Brooklyn, NYC, and Topanga, CA., with Hernandez co-producing alongside Eric Hoegemeyer (Jacuzzi Boys, Hundred Waters) and Deltas bassist Steve Lehane doing double duty as engineer. The sessions captured all the fire, excitement, and unity gained by The Deltas’ almost nightly performances while supporting SECRET EVIL. Intensely personal and provocative, TELEPHONE//TELEFONO ultimately stands as a profound proclamation of the true spirit of America and its unlimited capacity for rebellion, assimilation, and creativity. Much like Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas their own selves. “I believe you make a statement by being positive,” Hernandez says. “How can I make that statement and speak for other Latin young women without just making a fist? The best way to get through to someone with opposing views or a negative perspective is for me to just shine as a human being and an artist. Hopefully that’s enough for us to make a positive impact.” APRIL 2017 KERA -from Los Angeles, CA -It’s hard to describe the sound of Kera Armendariz’s music. The Los Angeles-based artist’s music is a blending of various different sonic elements that result in a uniquely beautiful sound. “Bipolar folk” is the term that Armendariz previously settled on. “I just got sick of having to describe it, because I could never really figure out what genre it was,” they said, laughing. “I love music that never sits in the middle, but sonically, goes into extremes. So I definitely got the name from that.” Armendariz brought their “bipolar folk” sound to their upcoming EP, Fall.Apart. Performing under their first name -- stylized KERA -- the singer explores the stages of grief in dealing with a heavy loss. The first video from the upcoming album for the track "I'm Late" (premiering below) shows Armendariz at the outset of a breakup, sitting in a state of shock and sadness. Kera became a local phenomenon when they and their band, Kera & the Lesbians, made a name for themselves as one of the best live acts in Los Angeles. The name of the band is a joke in and of itself — Armendariz is the only queer member of the band, usually backed by straight men. “It's just a bit of irony,” they said with a laugh. “I like irony because I feel like it always just reminds me to not take myself so seriously.” B & The Hive Brianna Lee (Vocals, Guitar) Josh Barrett (Bass) Hayden Gardener (Drums) Hannah Joy Brooke (Keys, Vocals) Nick Simmons (Guitar) -from California -Led by the stunning vocals of Brianna Lee, B & The Hive create music straight from the heart and serve it up with an intensity that is undeniable. Whether belting out a guitar driven anthem, or singing a hauntingly beautiful ballad, the sound remains the same - engaging. B & The Hive has been touring consistently the past two years opening for acts such as The Goo Goo Dolls, Chris Isaak, Elvis Costello, The Doobie Brothers, Lucinda Williams, Ben Harper, Joan Osborne, and more. Their sound has led them to play some of the top venues in California including the Great American Music Hall, Bottle Rock Festival in Napa, Vina Robles Amphitheater, Whale Rock Music Fest, Hotel Cafe, and The Mountain Winery. The band is comprised of lead singer & songwriter Brianna Lee on Vocals/Guitar, co-songwriter and producer Josh Barrett on Bass, Hannah Joy-Brooke on Keys and Backing Vocals, and Hayden Gardner on Drums. The band performs with power and grace, while backing up Brianna’s every move, making for a captivating live show that blends Rock, Indie, Pop, and Soul. Since their debut album, people near and far have been taking notice of the band’s strong sonic quality and songwriting which has led to several Film and TV placements and a steadily growing fan base. Their passion has always been to play music straight from the heart. Catch B & The Hive in a city near you in 2018 and hear what the buzz is all about. Lead vocalist, Brianna Lee, displays mesmerizing depth in each heartfelt ballad and airy rock tune - The Bay Bridged Be prepared to get goosebumps - KC Turner Presents |
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