It might seem presumptuous to include the word ‘legendary’ in
your band’s name. But if your name is Craig Schoen and you’ve been playing
music for more than two decades—in music hubs like Brooklyn and Athens, Ga., no
less—then you’ve earned the right to a little hubris.
Legendary Oaks formed in 2008 after Schoen moved to Seattle.
Since then, their only release has been a 9-song, self-titled EP that dropped
in January 2012. Thankfully, all nine of ‘em are dynamite—think young Ryan
Adams meets old Tom Petty—and we should all be stoked for more from these guys
in the future.
Legendary Oaks will be joined by two other Northwest acts when
they play the Sunset Tavern this evening. Radiation City is a Portland quintet
whose debut album, The Hands That Take You, first appeared last September.
Their sound borrows a little from MGMT, Portishead and Bjork, among others, but
credit is due: a lot of their bizarre concoctions are completely original (in a
good way).
The show will be opened by Sons of Warren Oates, which is
comprised of songwriter (and Maldives member) Jason Dodson, Kevin Barrans and
Seth Warren. Tickets ($8 per person) are available online; doors open at 9 p.m. for this 21+ show.
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