Blog: Don't Fear the Mainstream

I've written before about the recent lack of quality shows at Club Cafe. To be honest, I only half-pay attention to the venue's schedule anymore since it's mostly mediocre acts no one cares about. That changes on April 1, when Portland, Oregon pop duo Blind Pilot rolls into town. The band's album 3 Rounds and a Sound was released last year to substantial acclaim. Its songs combine gentle pop grooves with a bit of the Avett Brothers' up-tempo folk style. NPR named the record one of the year's 10 best debut albums. The [...]

• Blind Pilot - One Red Thread » 05OneRedThread.mp3
• Blind Pilot - The Story I Heard » 02TheStoryIHeard.mp3