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That’ll teach me to judge a book by its cover; or better yet, to judge a whole lineup by its headliners. I first caught the Parmesans opening up for Buffalo Tooth, Poor Sons, and Uzi Rash at Elbo Room this summer, so I naturally assumed they’d be in the same thrashy vein, or at least, they’d play some variation on the loud rockn’roll theme. Untrue: they lined up, strumming guitars, banjos, a mandolin, a stand-up bass, and the like, and launched into a fun set of bluegrass, folk, and Americana ditties, some covers and some originals.
Since then, I’ve been casually following along, occasionally checking their band page for upcoming shows and releases. Turns out, they’re doing one of those Halloween shows I love (bands costumed as other bands, c’mon, I’ve talking about it all week) and they have another record release coming later this month. Get in on the Parmesans early, check them out as the Kinks tonight at Thee Parkside, and read up below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekQ8iC3i4yc
Year and location of origin: 2012, San Francisco
Band name origin: After partaking in the Devil’s lettuce, it seemed like a good idea.
Band motto: [none]
Description of sound in 10 words or less: Something new and something old.
Instrumentation: Guitars and mandolins and basses and banjos and trumpets.
Most recent release: Uncle Dad’s Cabin and Horse Crumbs were released back to back earlier this year.
Best part about life as a Bay Area band: [none]
Worst part about life as a Bay Area band: Being poor.
First album ever purchased: 40 Dayz and 40 Nightz by Xzibit
Most recent album purchased/downloaded: Plumb Restless by Hungry Hands from Brooklyn, NY.
Favorite local eatery and dish: Friday lunch buffet at the Gold Club in SOMA.
With Glitter Wizard, Twin Steps, Meat Market, the Parmesans
Wed/31, 8pm, $8
Thee Parkside
1600 17th St., SF