
The first Tuesday of December is quickly approaching which means IPGB is back at Ella Street Social Club. I know I say this every month, but this line-up is ridiculously good. Ross McLeron and the World Radiant, The Greencarts, Pale Tourist, and Holy Tentacles will be taking the stage at our favorite Southwest venue. The show kicks off at 9pm sharp and is absolutely free. Ella Street Social Club has great drink specials, so donate the dollars you save to the incredible musicians entertaining you.
Opening the night is Holy Tentacles. A band I’ve been relentlessly trying to get to play my shows at Ella Street all year. The dudes in this band are so much fun, and so rad. Holy Tentacles’s music holds a high energy level, and is the perfect way to kick off this Tuesday show.
Ross McLeron and I met way back in 2007 when he was part of Southern Belle. Their album Hurry Up and Thrill Me is still one of my most listened to records. McLeron’s an incredible musician and song writer, and I’m very pleased he decided to jump on board for this show. His vocals are deep and is melodies are fantastic. Don’t expect Ross to sound like he did in the Southern Belle days, because he doesn’t. This new sound is full of layers and melodic chord progressions. It’s pretty incredible you Portlanders will get to see him for free.
Pale Tourist is a quartet that I have recently come across, and have recently fallen madly in love with. Pale Tourist holds both dark tones and vibrancy in their music. Go get some free downloads on their bandcamp page, and then catch their set next Tuesday. You’ll love them too. I’m sure of it.
Finally, closing out the night is The Greencarts. A band brought to us by Ross McLeron. The Greencarts consists of Sam Greenspan and Michael Cathcart (get it?) and shares its name with the locally made, naturally bio-degradable shopping cart company.
So… Are you coming or what? Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/206399516103908