Last night we went to dinner at Aroma in Silver Lake and then caught a new band — Castaneda (website, myspace) — at El Cid. My girlfriend works for a music management company, so we often find ourselves out seeing new music in LA.
Castaneda is a really polished act, and I was surprised to learn that last night was only their second ever live performance. They’re very, very good for a new band, with a sound sort of like The Killers meets U2. I am a fan of the five-piece band genre — lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboardist — and these guys were great. You can (and should!) listen to four of their songs on their myspace page. (The songs were recorded in their house!) “The Same” is the track I like best.
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I agree – I’ve been fortunate enough to be turned on to these guys right at the beginning – and I haven’t missed a show yet. Definitely some of the freshest **** I’ve heard in a loong time… if you get the chance be sure to check it out.
saw them tonight here in austin and they rocked…
Well I have just recently heard my nephew and the rest of the band play on the my space page. Dana, you all sound great. I’ll follow you thru my space.
Aunt Susan