The Soul and the Machine, The Pack A.D. and Belt of Vapor on Saturday, April 10th at the Sunset Junction
Two guitars, one bass, and recorded drums known as The Soul and the Machine. It was funny at first because it took about 30 seconds to realize they don’t have a drummer on stage. You can hear the drums on some of the songs but no set on stage; weird but striking. I love the look of the band, a trio of men with electric instruments. They kind of sound like a 70’s band with a hint of psychedelic that’s a lot hipper. I don’t mean jam band like the one your dad is in; an indie jam band. The song “DMT” is fabulous, so catchy… over and over, my head just kept bopping with the beat. I hadn’t heard of The Soul and the Machine until tonight and I am very ready to see them again, it is a cool stage presence and sounds good. What more do you need?
I truly believe the Pack A.D. inspires girls to be bad ass. After seeing them in concert for the second time and then seeing The Runaways on Sunday I am so ready to be in a chic rock band. Both of these dangerous chic’s know what they are doing. Just straight into ass kicking punk rock with a hint of blues. Becky Black oh man she has the vocals of a Rock Goddess, damn this girl can sing. Not to mention Maya Miller on the drums… she is like a machine! The two together had everyone in the front of the Sunset Junction shakin’ it to their tunes. We heard new tracks off their April 27th release “We Kill Computer” and old tracks that all together made for one smokin’ set. Yet again, they had the room bursting of energy by the end of their set and Spokane can’t wait to see them again!
Belt of Vapor made sure I was awake at Midnight with their loud rock n roll only twenty minutes after the Pack A.D.. Playing on the floor of the Junction got the crowd surrounding them and in their faces. People dig when bands step off the stage. They kept the energy high going from song to song. Spokane needs Belt of Vapor, people are into letting their emotions out in the crowd during their set. Musically they are tight as well… I must say it is loud as fuck when they play but when it’s instrumental everything flows perfectly. My friend Rhiannon hadn’t seen them before and even she noted that the drummer is top notch. Matt thinks they are one of the greatest bands in Spokane. For some reason he always says “They Will Melt Your Faces Off,” I am guessing from their music or their bright lights. If you haven’t seen them before it is a band you should add to your list. For a three piece they will wreck the room and leave you stunned. They use lights and sound almost perfectly. Another perfect Platform show to fulfill our Saturday night!
Photo’s courtesy of Matt Auclair!
