Images: Avalon Landing, James and Tsvet of Same Sex Mary and The All-Togethers, November 16, 2013 at the Beauty Bar

There are many places someone can find entertainment on a Saturday night in Las Vegas. But on this particular night, The Beauty Bar was the place to be for fans of locals Avalon Landing, as the night marked their Reside album release show. The bill was filled out with other local acts James and Tsvet of Same Sex Mary, and The All-Togethers. I usually cover more of the younger-skewing bands for the site, so I'm accustomed to shows that start around 5:30. With a 10 p.m. start time, this was definitely a unique show for me, but the free pizza helped counteract the sleepiness and pull me through what was a fantastic show. ...

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Review: Calculator ‘This Will Come To Pass’ (2013)

After over five years as a band, it’s weird to think that Calculator have just now gotten around to releasing a debut album. With a number of (pretty solid, actually) releases under their belt I thought I had them pegged in that sort of jangly post-hardcore mold. But even in these earlier releases they hinted at diverse influences, often throwing in post-rock expanses and heavier leaning breakdowns. ...

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