Angels Landing

Angels Landing

Midnight Mirage, Echo Smith

Thu, September 6, 2012

Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm

Bootleg Bar

$10.00

This event is 21 and over

Angels Landing - (Set time: 11:00 PM)
Angels Landing
Former solo artist Keith Varon's new band, Angels Landing, generate enough power live to fuel a fleet of SR-71s to otherworldly spheres and beyond. Thundering verses, towering choruses, and transcendent melodies ignite this flight, and if the band's debut EP, 'Magnetic,' is any indication, the fleet is gone for good.

Hailing from the CIty of Angels, Angels Landing are a rock / pop trio comprised of Keith Varon - vocals / guitar, Kyle Grant - bass, and George Lind - drums. Vocalist Varon's solo work has been featured on acclaimed MTV shows such as 'Laguna Beach,' 'The Hills,' and 'NEXT,' alongside ABC's 'What About Brian,' and E!'s 'Paradise City.' Varon has also toured extensively throughout his career, opening for a slew of notable artists, including Fastball, Edwin McCain, Vertical Horizon, and Stroke 9. Moreover, Varon is an established songwriter / producer for Radar / BMG publishing and has worked with the likes of Clinton Sparks (Interscope), Stars in Stereo, and Robert Marvin (Adam Lambert, Mat Kearney, Kelly Sweet).

Bassist Kyle Grant, formerly of the pop / punk band Coexist (Finger Records) and drummer George Lind - of The Higher (Epitaph Records) and Josiah Leming (American Idol) notoriety - round out the group, a seasoned rhythm section who've collectively been a mainstay on the Vans Warped Tour since '07, opening for countless world-renowned acts in the process. Grant (aka Fantom West) is also a budding producer / composer in his own right and has worked with bands such as Leaving July, Hazard of the Industry, and Coradina. Likewise, he has collaborated with music supervisor David Ari Leon (Marvel, ABC, Fox), composing numerous scores and soundtracks, including the 7-song electro soundscape for 'Robot Race,' a heavily anticipated game app from Easley-Dunn Games.

Angels Landing recently teamed up with producer Howard Willing (Smashing Pumpkins, Sheryl Crow), resulting in their debut EP, 'Magnetic.' Released in early '12, the sizzling 6-song EP features "Reset," "Parachute," and the title track "Magnetic," among others. Music videos for "Reset" and "Parachute" were shot in February '12 in Southern California and are scheduled for release in April '12.
Midnight Mirage - (Set time: 10:00 PM)
Midnight Mirage
MIDNIGHT MIRAGE consists of five young musicians who migrated from all over the U.S. to Hollywood to make music together. Combining aspects of pop, soul, rock, and R&B, frontman TS and his band have produced a number of catchy tracks that will get you on your feet! Their songs' blunt, meaningful lyrics speak hard truth that their audience can relate to. Singer/songwriter TS says, "Our goal is for every fan to forget about today, yesterday, or tomorrow and just live in the moment – at least while they're with us."

MIDNIGHT MIRAGE has worked with executive producer Kevin Savigar (Rod Stewart, Josh Gracin, The Cheetah Girls) for over a year, "soul-searching" for a sound that feels original and authentic. The unique blend of genres they've created has been inspired by some of their favorite musicians, including One Republic (Ryan Tedder), Maroon 5 (Adam Levine), Pink, Bruno Mars, The Rocket Summer, and The Script – to name just a few. The band is supported by managers Nick Lippman of Lippman Entertainment (George Michael, Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas) and Bonnie Gallanter of Muse Artist Management (Jesse McCartney, The Broadway Kids, T-Squad).

MIDNIGHT MIRAGE'S key tracks on their debut album include songs that speak the truth about their experiences: "Thanks for the Advice," a rebellious, sarcastic break-up song; "Scars," an emotional song about overcoming heartbreak; and "Just Like That," a soulful love song. Other songs cover topics ranging from hypocrisy to partying to wishing that society would find its humanity.

MIDNIGHT MIRAGE IS:

TS on vocals, Chris Wrate on guitar, Troy Laureta on keys, John Watson on drums, and Jeff Maccora on bass. Their combined talents have created not only music, but an "experience" that they are ready to share with the world. MIDNIGHT MIRAGE is poised for international success.
Echo Smith - (Set time: 9:00 PM)
Venue Information:
Bootleg Bar
2220 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, 90057
http://foldsilverlake.com/