At its root, music is often an expression of thought and emotion. Kite Party is a band that doesn’t attempt to mask this process. Rather. They expose and embrace it, creating a brand of pop-punk dripping with blood sweat and tears. Incorporating a conscience pulsing percussion/bass backend with precision-placed keys and guitar work that, at times, is the riff-generating table-setter, and at others, is that final step in an elevating solo. Steered by Russell Edling’s half-spoken/sung emotive vocal style, Kite Party evokes raw unadulterated feelings with a polished finish. Headlining the evening will be eclectic New York outfit Porches, whose latest record Slow Dance in the Cosmos finds the group touching down on a full spread of musical landing spots. Porches can set down almost anywhere – from groove-rocking psychedelics to subtlety smooth, ironed-out electro-beats, all growing out of a foundation of thought-provoking folk-anchored lyrical depths. Golden Tea House, (Please email goldenteahouse42069@gmail.com for more info.), $7, 7:30pm , All Ages – Michael Colavita
