A soulful night and rocking party is set for two bands to release new albums this Friday at Mississippi Studios. Portland jammers, The Resolectrics will headline the bill with their bluesy-reggae sound that always gets the crowd moving. The songs are based around flawless instrumental work, but they can sing some sweet harmonies as well. Electric guitar solos combined with easy Sunday morning piano choruses define their tone while surf rock rhythms explain what the band is all about. Providing complementary grooves will be Steelhead. Similar to The Resolectrics, this group is heavy in soul and can also carry a vocal tune that stretches into R&B. Behind these vocals is a pop rock undertone that blends a big city (from LA originally) force into laid-back, wintertime Portland songwriters. – Colin Hudson
