Blues artists are usually regarded for their virtuosic technicality and skilled compositions, but the real question is whether or not they have the personality to stand out from their instrumental precision. Terraplane Sun is one of those bands that aren’t troubled of bending the rules whilst strictly adhering to key signature blues scales. Fronted by Ben Rothbard’s raggedly eclectic vocal delivery, the Venice troupe concentrate in rich, abrasive melodic folk-rock with sharp choruses that’ll stick in your mind for days. Fresh off from releasing their sophomore Coyote, they’ll make a quick stop at the Echo this Thursday, August 11th. – Juan Edgardo Rodríguez