Event

Spouse with Sandra Black & Adam Kurtz

Spouse frontman, Jos Ayerve, has consistently found himself collaborating with some of the most creative and inspired musicians around.
Whether it’s a momentary blur of sonic influences, or a distinct yet subtle nod to classic Indie records from yesteryear, it's the sound of Ayerve’s voice, described as both ‘feather smooth’ and ‘sandpaper rough', that's as much the branding feature of Spouse’s sound as the ratcheting interplay of guitars, the melodic rush of bass, and the freight train strength and steadiness of drums. Often the subtle or obvious presence of a Casio SK-5 sampling keyboard, a glockenspiel, or a Prophet V synthesizer sweetens the deal. Labelmates Sandra Black are baseball players during the 1920's - playing to play and playing well for nothing more than their desire. Their record "The 40 Ounce Confession" is a creation from all those years they’ve tried to see the light at the end of the tunnel because Lou Reed, David Lowery, Paul Westerberg, and Gordan Gano said it was out there. Local songwriter/shredder Adam Kurtz opens the night with a special solo performance.