Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/25/2017
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Sierra Meadows
Categories
Bells Atlas emerges from the vibrant cultural and musical backdrop of Oakland, CA. The epicenter of the group’s start was Guerilla Café (“art.coffee.vibes”) – a fateful location that fostered friendship and musical connection between the core members, sparking the beginnings of a beautiful artistic collaboration and unique blend of sounds.
Combining heavy rhythm and groove, soulful vocal harmonies and a healthy dose of wildcard energy, this dynamic group has arrived at an interwoven sound that is undoubtedly their own. Primarily made up of 4 members with a musical chemistry that surprises and compliments, the sonic palette that makes up Bells Atlas is deep, cinematic and colorful. They capture the spirit of eclectic influences – soul, West African & Brazilian rhythm, noise pop & psychedelia, to name a few – and draw a wide audience with diverse tastes.
In 2016, Bells Atlas joined WNYC’s Snap Judgement as their new touring house band, live-scoring 90 minutes of storytelling with original music. Touring with the program has taken them to countless beautiful, historic theaters across the country, playing for thousands of people. Be sure to look out for new show dates in a city near you for the upcoming 2017-2018 season!
On their own, the band has supported a number of international artists and shared the stage with acts such as Hiatus Kaiyote, Meshell Ndegeocello, W. Kamau Bell and more. You can find the band’s self-titled album, Hyperlust EP, covers and singles on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud.
