Fans of Portland based rock band, The Vandies, know you can depend on the band to provide melodically rocking guitar riffs and repeat punches of danceable vocals that lead singer Klara Ecklend loves to serve up to her faithful fans. The energy at shows is undeniable as the 5 person band seems to feed off one another’s enthusiasm for the music. That enthusiasm creates a live show that draws you in and just keeps making you feel good. This Friday night the Tonic Lounge, known for cozy lounge seating and a solid happy hour menu will host The Vandies as they celebrate the release of their first EP. The release will take this band to the next step in the creative process and hopefully show that they know how to make an album feel as good as a live show, and not just any live show, a Vandies live show. – Joy Pearson