The past few bands I've talk about have all been of the progressive rock genre, but if you're in Toronto this weekend, on October 17th, you'll have a chance to see some psychedelic folk rock music at Lee's Palace. They will be hosting The Dodos at 9 o'clock. Tickets are still on sale!
If you've never heard of The Dodos, now is a great time to give their music a listen. This 3 member band consists of Meric Long and Logan Kroeber, along with their newest member Keaton Snyder, who joined them before releasing their third full length album entitled “Time to Die” just a couple weeks ago.
I like the Dodos for the way they use their instruments. It feels like you are listening to a pop/folk song, but if you pay attention to the instrumentals there is something interesting going on there. Logan Kroeber plays drums without a bass drum, frequently uses the rim of the drums more than the drums themselves, and tapes a tambourine to his shoe. The percussion definitely stands out and to me is what makes this band unique. I find the guitar playing pretty standard for folk music, but it’s written in such a way that it blends perfectly with the drumming. Snyder has joined the band to play on the vibraphone, which is similar to a xylophone but uses aluminum bars rather than wooden ones. The vocals are just right for this genre and are undoubtedly the centre piece of their music.
Give these guys a listen. They play this style well, and I think there’s something that caters to everyone’s taste. Here’s some of their songs. If you like it, buy a ticket for their concert in Toronto!
These two tracks are off their previous album "Beware of the Maniacs"
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