James Bertram isnt the only one benefiting from Amy Blaschkes brief return homelocal psych rockers Whalebones get their keyboardist/vocalist back for at least one more show. Its a good thing too, as the title track on their latest EP offering, Morning Man would be tough to execute without her high, lonesome vocals that offset Justin Dearys deeper yarls perfectly, like the white curly icing on the top of a Ding-Dong. Theyre joined by visceral manic-pop rockers Feral Children, whove hopefully healed from the various cuts and bruises incurred during their thrashing, bloody SXSW appearances; as well as replaced the drum skins that were entirely destroyed after percussion pounder/wailer Jeff Keenan tore into them during their last set, puncturing mercilessly with both sticks and fists. Any repairs and newly healed wounds however, will likely be ripped open again tonight. With Chris and Koza. Cha Cha Lounge, 1013 E. Pike St., 322-0703. 9 p.m. Free. AJA PECKNOLD
Sun., April 13, 2008
