The talented and respected Monarques will be opening for the ’60s-dressed, LA-based, all girl rock ‘n’ roll quartet, The Like tomorrow night at Rotture.
Monarques’ rock ’n’ jams, hip-twisting background vocals and sweet-tasting lead vocal arrangements should provide a near-perfect pairing for a Tuesday evening musical treat. Lead singer and guitarist Josh Spacek (formerly with Oh Captain My Captain) continues to gain public recognition for his group as they mature and gain media attention. The video clip of the song “I Can’t Be Saved” is a good example of how this small ensemble of seven instrumentalists and vocalists can turn the knob up on the passion in a song while still remaining rooted securely in a ’50s, Motown-influenced pop. See below:
Their only release to date, Monarques EP, can be streamed in its five-song entirety from their Myspace page.
The show will only set you back $6, with DJ Chazz Madrigal (of Ghost Town Soul Club and Trouble Loves Me) and Young Veins also on the bill. Doors at 9 p.m. 21 and over.
– Joel Sommer