Tonight: The War on Drugs at the Hi-Dive

The brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Adam Granduciel, The War On Drugs came to be almost a decade ago and has seen it's share of line-up changes -- Kurt Vile was a longtime member -- but has consistently created a sort of Americana-meets-Sonic-Youth sound. Last year's Future Weather EP continued...

By Bree Davies

March 14, 2011

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The brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Adam Granduciel, The War On Drugs came to be almost a decade ago and has seen it's share of line-up changes -- Kurt Vile was a longtime member -- but has consistently created a sort of Americana-meets-Sonic-Youth sound. Last year's Future Weather EP continued the textured and reverb-heavy style of the Philidelphia band's slim catalog, with Granduciel's voice being the connecting force between the miles of guitar noodling.

Denver is lucky to be one of a handful of smaller venue dates for The War On Drugs before the band sets off to SXSW and then jumps on a tour with Destroyer. This show is eighteen and up and tickets are $8. Doors open at 8 p.m., bands start at 9 p.m.

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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