Minus the Bear
O’Brother
Rock & Roll Hotel – October 19, 2014
“On paper, the match-up of O’Brother and Minus the Bear seemed odd. O’Brother is a sludgy, post-metal band. Minus the Bear is all jingly and jangly, rhythmic and pop-y. Those sounds don’t mix. Or, so I would have thought.
With three wailing guitars, thundering bass and ferocious drumming, O’Brother created a wall of sound. Lead vocalist Tanner Merritt’s vocals effortlessly swung between sweet, sweet falsetto to primal scream and back again. Jordan McGhin’s back-up screaming and harmonizing vocals gave the songs a pleasingly emo style, and guitarist Johnny Dang’s headbanging was a marvel unto itself.”
Read the full review at D.C. Music Download.
Here’s a video from O’Brother.
Willona M. Sloan 