Psychedelia signifies very different ideas to different bands. For Montreal’s The High Dials, it’s a throwback to the swirling, technicolor guitars of the 60s. For local act Weird Owl, it sounds like the epic arena rock of Neil Young and early Black Sabbath. For personal faves, the Brooklyn Raga Association (in the picture), it’s mystical tablas, sitars and harmoniums overlaid with obscure film samples.
Fortunately, you won’t have to choose between any of these sounds… see these and 5 other trippy acts Jan 29 @ Brooklyn’s newest DIY venue, Party Expo, where these bands will be in attendance for the lady Bree-organized Psychfest #2 running from 5pm to 1am(ish). Visual Projections will touch up the otherwise drab interior of Party Expo, and DJs Paul Dillon (Perfect Prescription) and Captain Heartlock will keep things moving between bands. Beer will be provided from Brooklyn Breweries from 8:30 to 9 so be sure and get there early! – $10 21+. – Mike Levine