Cousin Brian plays thrashy, impassioned garage rock and their recordings are filled with surprisingly pretty harmonies. You’ll be treated to their infectious raw energy and eye-catching stage antics tonight at Kung Fu Necktie. Guitarist Elliot Bech and bassist Sean Caruthers met during a summer program at UArts and introduced each other to childhood pals Ben Harper (drums) and Shane Olson (vocals). The crew quickly became friends, and having already been part of numerous other bands, they decided to collaborate on a new project – thus, forming Cousin Brian. The local four-piece should be warmed up this evening after performing at last night’s BCK2SKLJAM2011 with musical bedfellows Slutever, The Sniffles and White Girls (who are also on the bill this evening) at Hong Kong Garden. They’ll be opening for Aussies Royal Headache and Bed Wettin Bad Boys, who are on tour and making their way to Goner Fest in Memphis, TN. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 7:30pm, $8, 21+ – Alexis V.
