Ezra Bell
- Doors
- 7pm
- Show
- 8pm
- Ages
- 21+
Description
Ezra Bell
Ezra Bell was founded late in the summer of 2013. It was warm enough to sit on the porch into the evening and learn a couple of songs. A lap drum a banjo and an out-of-tune guitar. Years on, it’s surprising Ezra Bell is still at it. Streaming services have surprisingly worked in Ezra Bell’s favor and listeners resonate with the tales spinning out of order around disconcerting musical interludes. Somehow, a licensing company commissioned Ezra Bell to play and record Sam Cooke’s worst song for an insurance commercial. The commercial aired on Superbowl Sunday. Ezra Bell espouses neither football nor insurance but sold out accordingly for the pittance that was paid and the exposure. Such is the music industry. Many heartfelt messages from unknown listeners have kept Ezra Bell busy writing and recording. Eventually, a booking agency caught on to the growing cult following and propped Ezra Bell up in front of audiences outside of Portland, forcing the band to drive thousands of miles, sometimes in single day, to play for crowds. Then there was COVID. Now the touring has (mostly) ceased and the band focuses on recording and self-releasing independent music.
Sean Baker's Recycled Stardust
Sean Baker’s Recycled Stardust (SBRS) is a five-piece “SLC existential folk punk” band based out of Salt Lake City, UT. Frontman Sean Baker sings about dealing with loss, preparing for death, and facing his demons, all while searching for the light through the darkness. Baker delivers these messages with a voice full of raw passion and an acoustic guitar performance. Meanwhile, the rest of the SBRS ensemble adds to their unique cinematic sound with explosive drum beats, disturbingly groovy bass leads, rip roaring electric guitar licks, and violin parts that will make you question your entire existence.