Here are photos and video of some of the highlights, including footage of what was for me the evening’s best moment – Genius and the Thieves closing out its set with its fans on stage. It was a great way to end a fun, high-energy performance. Post continues below video.
Brooklyn’s Wild Yaks was in Stockton for a tour stop. The band’s blend of sing-along choruses, indie rock sensibility and punk rockin’ blew me away. Their album “10 Ships (Don’t Die Yet)” definitely is worth downloading from iTunes.
It also was great to see Stockton rockers Filbert among the opening acts. I love the band for its willingness to be independent and take risks in a town where the mainstream typically rules. Post continues below video.
Still, despite the number of great acts on the bill, French Cassettes was the band most fans were there to see. I heard more than one person say they were at the Plea for Peace Center because of the “buzz” around French Cassettes, which was kinda weird but definitely cool to hear in Stockton.
Below are two videos showing in part why the band is generating so much interest. The first shows the band’s rootsy garage rock boom, while the second highlights its quieter, more creative side. Post continues below videos.
I have at least six other videos from the show in the hopper – including footage of a performance by The Rhythm Kills. You’ll be able to find those posted here in the next few days.
Finally, here are some photos I shot of the bands and their fans at the show.
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Video: French Cassettes, Genius and the Thieves, Filbert and more
French Cassettes, which includes frontman Scott Huerta, above, was the headlining act for a great night of indie rock Saturday at The Plea for Peace Center.
Here are photos and video of some of the highlights, including footage of what was for me the evening’s best moment – Genius and the Thieves closing out its set with its fans on stage. It was a great way to end a fun, high-energy performance. Post continues below video.
Brooklyn’s Wild Yaks was in Stockton for a tour stop. The band’s blend of sing-along choruses, indie rock sensibility and punk rockin’ blew me away. Their album “10 Ships (Don’t Die Yet)” definitely is worth downloading from iTunes.
It also was great to see Stockton rockers Filbert among the opening acts. I love the band for its willingness to be independent and take risks in a town where the mainstream typically rules. Post continues below video.
Still, despite the number of great acts on the bill, French Cassettes was the band most fans were there to see. I heard more than one person say they were at the Plea for Peace Center because of the “buzz” around French Cassettes, which was kinda weird but definitely cool to hear in Stockton.
Below are two videos showing in part why the band is generating so much interest. The first shows the band’s rootsy garage rock boom, while the second highlights its quieter, more creative side. Post continues below videos.
I have at least six other videos from the show in the hopper – including footage of a performance by The Rhythm Kills. You’ll be able to find those posted here in the next few days.
Finally, here are some photos I shot of the bands and their fans at the show.