Just when you thought there was nothing to do on a Tuesday night, three quality acts make show stops right here in Tampa Bay.
Derek Vincent Smith [pictured left] is the producer behind Pretty Lights, his song creations marked by hip hop high drama, pumping beats, swells of electro sonics, and layers of samples – fizzed-out basslines, laser beam shots, the occasional emceed hooks like “Fuck ‘em, I didn’t want to go to heaven anyway.” Smith is joined by drummer Cory Eberhard when playing live and their performances are accompanied by cutting edge lights and LED effects. The latest Pretty Lights album, Passing By Behind Your Eyes, is currently available for free download at prettylightsmusic.com. 8 p.m., Crowbar, Ybor City, $15.
White Tie Affair w/Every Avenue/Stereo Skyline/Runner Runner White Tie Affair opened for Lady Gaga the last time they came to town; this time around, the electro pop rock foursome headlines. 7 p.m., State Theatre, St. Petersburg, $15.
The Goddamn Gallows w/Viva Le Vox/Blind Buddy Moody The Goddamn Gallows produce twangy gutter-flavored psychobilly steeped in hardcore-punk. Fishgutz plays fast and furious upright bass, lead singer/shouter Mikey Classic handles riffs, Baby Genius pounds out the beats, Avery scrub-rubs the washboard, and newest member Jayke (formerly of 357 String Band) brings mandolin and banjo action into the mix. 8 p.m., The Emerald, St. Petersburg, $6.
Check out video of all three after the jump.
This article appears in Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2009.
