Thankfully, caught most of the set by opener Creation Factory. Two guitars, bass, and drums spewed a wall of psychedelic garage sound. Light on vocals and heavy on jams, the sprawling tunes reminded me of live Quicksilver Messenger Service. The band's attire matched the sound, one guitarist had a Noel Redding complex with paisley and ascot, mutton chops, and a white guy Afro. The drummer moved nonstop, getting maximum beat from a minimal kit. I have been a fan of this music for years ( Psychotic Reaction, The Seeds, The Electric Prunes) but rarely get a chance to view a modern example of the lineage. One song ended with the refrain "acid burns my brain, acid makes me insane".
Headliner Mystic Braves carried the garage torch through the evening. The first band's drummer moved to keys, and the bass moved to lead guitar. Joined by bass/vocals, guitar/lead vocals, and a new drummer, MB had more vocals and discernible song structure than Creation Factory. Jangly guitars and harmony vocals moved the garage to Laurel or Topanga. Lead guitar had chops and seemed like he could chameleon into any style. Anyone interested in garage psych or paisley underground would do well to Spotify these true keepers of the flame.
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