In the past few months, Wednesday nights at The Republic have become a staple mid-week release. Cheap drinks, consistently impressive bands, and, of course, an entire staff of gorgeous bartenders - are three compelling reasons to get off your ass and enjoy a nice weeknight jaunt. Last week we saw The Dream Machine at their high-energy, booze injected rock routine, debuting their solid new drummer who made a huge impression his second time playing with the band. These guys have a blast when they play and you can feel it, which is why they make for a felicitous weekly act.
Later on it was Apache Radio with a set of rich, heavy and puzzlingly modern sounding rock songs. Their frontman performs with a confidence you don't often see, and a tightly-knit relationship between drums and guitars offers a pulsing vein of rock I can't help but be attracted to. Seek these guys out and give them a listen. Typically, things get a bit hazy towards the end of a Wednesday night, and soon thereafter I proceeded to chase my room mate home at near sprint while laughing maniacally between asphalt wipeouts. Thanks Republic, it's always a good time.
Coming up this Wednesday, The Dream Machine will be at their weekly-best, heating up the crowd for the refreshingly folky Ghost Owls, who recently released their eponymous debut album. These guys have a lot to offer, including a chimey, well-placed mandolin, warm darting guitar solos, and colorfully fashioned lyrics delivered in multiple-part harmonies. It looks to be another memorable night at The Republic this Wednesday, with bands gearing up around 10pm. So come out and be a part of it.
