The Strangled Darlings with special guests Urban Soil
Venue: Frank's @ 622 North, Blacksburg
Date: Friday, March 20, 2015
Time: 10:00 PM - 01:00 AM
Event Types: Music
Cost: $6.00
Description:
622 North welcomes The Strangled Darlings with special guest Urban Soil to the stage on Friday, March 20, 2015.

Strangled Darlings brings a punk intensity to their live show. Taking a cello and making it a hip hop bass. Taking mandolin and slapping it like a stubborn mule. The Portland, Oregon based duo has been creating original tunes since 2009 and breaking the mold for what hipsters consider indie music.

They bring a lyrical intelligence and political punch to songs that otherwise might have just been another break up song. Their song material focuses more on witchcraft in the Civil War, the morality of Somali piracy and the curse of Anna Nicole Smith's breast implants. The band has released three studio albums and a fourth is due out this spring. Their live show mixes technical mastery with deadpan humor and a little something to shake your rumpus.

Links:
• http://www.strangleddarlings.com/
• http://www.facebook.com/strangleddarlings

Hailing from the streets of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, Urban Soil weaves Americana, rock and soul into their explosive live shows and tightly polished albums, Dig Deeper and Live from the Deepwoods, the latter featuring their highly anticipated single and subsequent video, “Gotta Go.” The track thoroughly displays the uncompromising energy that Urban Soil is consistent in delivering, and likewise exemplifies the band’s skillful-yet–visceral sound. They have the unique talent of displaying the energy of their live shows on to their studio recordings, resulting in an electrifying experience with every listen.
Influenced by early roots elements, Urban Soil uniquely fuses those sounds with a fresh take, delivering a blend of raw, nostalgic foundations with a modern and glistening slant.

Front-woman Sarah Reinke brings her old-soul vocals to the stage and studio with passionate style. Rounding out her talents on guitar and washboard, Reinke pulls you in instantly. Guitarist and vocalist, Eric Chesson delivers forceful and driving components with every lick, and offers steadfast vocals. Greg Meckley’s skillful violin and mandolin playing blends tight layers and bright sounds that solidify the band smoothly against driving guitars. Holding down the rhythm section, Gabe Fawcett and Ben Hunter provide a concrete foundation on drums and bass respectively.

Links:
• https://www.facebook.com/urbansoildtr/info?tab=page_info
• http://www.urbansoilmusic.com/

For more information, visit: http://www.622north.com or https://www.facebook.com/622North or call 540-951-1022.