Music Forecast: Coyote Union, Hamilton Loomis, Animal Parade, G-Eazy and more
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Coyote Union
Arkansas’ Coyote Union joins the legions of bands somewhat lazily choosing a wildlife name. Though their decision is regrettable, let’s try not to hold it against them. Coyote Union’s music arrives like a warm slice of Americana to nurse our chilly, post-holiday January blues. The band has a knack for storytelling and a talent for comfortable, worn-in melodies — something we expect plenty of when Coyote Union releases its debut album this spring. Get a taste of what’s to come Saturday.
Saturday, January 9, the Bottleneck (737 New Hampshire, Lawrence 785-749-3434)
Hamilton Loomis
Texas native Hamilton Loomis has made some unfortunate decisions regarding his facial hair, and try as we might, we simply can’t ignore them. (Sorry, but everyone’s thinking it.) Here’s what else we can’t ignore: his undeniable skill on the guitar. Loomis puts out blues-and-funk rock and roll that is equal parts danceable and ear-worming. For proof, give a listen to 2013’s Give It Back — and be prepared to give it up Sunday at Knuckleheads.
Sunday, January 10, Knuckleheads Saloon (2715 Rochester, 816-483-1456)
Animal Parade
Psych rock and funk happily marry on Who, Not What, the debut album from Wichita’s Animal Parade. The release has a heaviness, a sort of tetchy energy that seems to fester between guitar riffs and rolls — the perfect antidote for your case of the Mondays.
Monday, January 11, the Riot Room (4048 Broadway, 816-442-8179)
G-Eazy
In 2014, Bay Area rapper G-Eazy (born Gerald Gillum) — who comes off as a cross between A$AP Rocky and Drake — garnered everyone’s attention with his breakthrough album, These Things Happen. In December, Gillum released his anticipated follow-up, When It’s Dark Out. You can expect plenty of cuts from it, including the swag-packed hit “Me, Myself & I,” when he stops at the Midland Tuesday with A$AP Ferg, Marc E. Bassy and Nef the Pharaoh.
Tuesday, January 12, the Midland (1228 Main, 816-283-9921)
The Outer Vibe, Various Blonde
In May, the Outer Vibe released Full Circle, and it’s a damn shame that the album hasn’t seen wider distribution or radio play. It’s chockablock full of the sounds that usually guarantee moderate success on the indie charts: noodling guitar riffs; tongue-in-cheek, though perfectly executed, nods to ’70s-era disco; bombastic rock chords. Full Circle‘s only fault, perhaps, is its desire to host so many different sounds at once. On record, this can come across as chaotic; live, we have a feeling it’ll be explosive. Various Blonde opens.
Tuesday, January 12, the Bottleneck (737 New Hampshire, Lawrence 785-749-3434)
