TONIGHT: Strange Vine

By Rev. Adam McKinney on August 25, 2011

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At first glance, Strange Vine is a typical rock 'n' roll two-piece. Consisting of Ian Blesse on drums and Toby Cordova on guitar, the really intriguing aspect of the band comes when Blesse - while still manning the percussion with his right hand - begins playing organ with his left hand. It's a really neat trick that ends up resembling something like a tightrope act. That Blesse is able to create strong and inventive beats with his right hand while providing mostly rumbling bass notes with his left on the Rhodes is both impressive and, ultimately, beneficial to the sound of the band.

Even without this gimmick, though, Strange Vine thrives on sinewy songwriting and classic guitar riffs.

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Strange Vine

with System and Station
Thursday, Aug. 25, 9 p.m., cover TBA
The New Frontier Lounge
301 E. 25th St., Tacoma
253.572.4020

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