Hailing from San Francisco are the Cool Ghouls. Their salty guitar riffs reek of the Pacific Ocean and their harmonies will lull you like the waves of the bay. In a time when every band seems to be “psyching out in their garage”, The Cool Ghouls’ sophisticated sound separates them from being just another band with reverb and a sick record collection. The song centric style of their sophomore release, A Swirling Fire Burning Through The Rye, makes for a great collection of recordings and stellar live performances. The album flows seamlessly through ten tracks despite the band’s three songwriters. The sound is reminiscent of early Grateful Dead, golden-era Creedence and The Velvet Underground, yet is fresh and modern. Recorded live to tape by Sonny Smith of Sonny and Sunsets, the band’s live energetic vibe is beautifully captured. After touring the states a few times over and playing their hometown with heavy hitters like Nick Waterhouse and Of Montreal, it’s only a matter of time before we see these California dudes make a national television debut. Be able to say you ‘knew them when’ and see Cool Ghouls live this Sunday at the Know. Local punk crooners Mope Grooves and Dogheart open the show, fixing for a good time to be had by all.
M. Rowan