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Adrian West Band

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The Back Room
Berkeley CA, United States
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Sat, Nov 22, 8pm - 10pm PST

Event description

Adrian West Band describes their sound as “Paul Simon meets Talking Heads." They play original acoustic rock songs and instrumentals, plus a few covers and a few jazz standards, with Adrian West going back and forth between vocals, acoustic guitar and electric violin. They normally play as a five-piece, but twice a year they team up with uber-talented jazz pianist and composer Michael Echaniz, who joins the band on The Back Room’s Steinway grand piano, adding a jazz sensibility to the music. 

Adrian's approach to songwriting is: music/arrangement first, lyrics second. He likes his songs to stand on their own musically, so if you replaced all the singing with nose flutes or glockenspiels, the song would still stand on its own. (Fun fact: Paul Simon and David Byrne work pretty much the same way). As for his lyrics, whether weaving a wistful tale about a college weekend or grappling with the many challenges facing the world today, Adrian’s lyrics are infused with equal parts hope, dry-eyed realism, and lighthearted whimsy.

With its pristine acoustics and its down-to-earth vibe, The Back Room is the perfect place for this exciting show. The band looks forward to taking you on a voyage while you relax on one of those cozy sofas.

Adrian West - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric violin & live looping

Michael Echaniz - piano

Genevieve Basile - vocals, percussion

Chris Haag - alto sax

Karl Harmann - upright bass

TBD - drums

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door general admission; $15 for students with ID. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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