Plateau exhibits a heart-warming fondness for the harmonious, swaying pop of early Beatles, and the lovesick serenades of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Lead singer Adrian Tuohy's voice occasionally resembles the rougher edges that Valli's voice had when he dipped down into a lower range. He has a tinge of the bitter and pessimistic, even as he continues to pursue love and the girl that threatens to go away. At other times, Plateau boasts a power-pop bravado hinting more toward the wounded classicism of Big Star. It's a potent mix, and the result is a three-piece that seems firmly entrenched in the history and sad mythology of pop music - a band, workmanlike in its concise delivery system of strong hooks and memorable harmonies.
[Le Voyeur, 10 p.m., no cover, 404 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia, 360.943.5710]
Comments for "Monday, June 6: Plateau" (3)
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Carl said on Jun. 06, 2011 at 10:29am
Does nobody research band names anymore before they take one? I was excited to hear Plateau would be in Washington only to learn it was a bunch of local kids that apparently have never heard of Google.
Alex said on Jun. 06, 2011 at 12:38pm
What other band are you talking about, Carl? I just googled the search terms "Plateau band" and only found this band and some other electronic band called "PlatEAU"...
Excited for the show tonight though!
Karl said on Jun. 06, 2011 at 12:48pm
they spell it platEAU and they suck. more power to the new, superior Plateau.
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