Oberhofer

Johnny Brenda's presents

Oberhofer

Pond, White Birds

Tue, March 20, 2012

Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm

$10.00

This event is 21 and over

All shows are 21+ Proper I.D. required for admission

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Oberhofer - (Set time: 11:00 PM)
Oberhofer
Emotion is what drives the psychedelic catchy pop rock tunes crafted by the oft- effervescent Brad Oberhofer. 

Drawing on influences ranging from Brian Wilson to Descartes, the 21 year old is fixated on the idea of making philosophically minded, energetic melodies that just make people smile.
"Music is this thing I just inherently do and psychologically, I have a desire to make as many people happy as possible. Music helps you think about stuff, it helps you feel, you know?"
With an unforgettable way of speaking directly from the heart, Brad Oberhofer's songs have a pulse that form the very core of what makes Oberhofer, Oberhofer. To put it quite simply, a great Rock & Roll band.

Armed with a belief that you spend your entire life searching for the socially aware version of the 5 year old “you”, he tries to inject each song with the innocence felt by that same kid, sitting on the couch of his parents house playing the broken guitar he spent months teaching himself how to play.
Referring to his songwriting as "a time capsule of exactly how Iʼm feeling at a particular moment", each song on his forthcoming debut, Time Capsules II, is a clear, unrestrained look inside the head of Brad Oberhofer. "Gold" is a reflection on two magical weeks spent with a first love that inadvertently initiated his musical endeavors. "Away Frm U” is an upbeat pop song about saying goodbye to that love.
Like most of the impressive debut, the stand-out "I Could Go" shows that above all, his heart is on his sleeve in both his words and everything he creates, a trademark that suits his search for sincerity well.
After moving to Brooklyn from his hometown of T acoma, Washington, to attend New York University, Brad quickly immersed himself in the indie rock community forming the 4 piece which is now quite simply, Oberhofer. Catching the attention of Glassnote Records, the band officially joined the labelsʼ roster over the summer of 2011. Brad recorded the debut album Time Capsules II with legendary producer Steve Lillywhite (U2, The Rolling Stones, Morrissey among others) in Brooklyn last fall and is now preparing for a year on the road, playing shows all across the country, including a performance at this springʼs Coachella.
Itʼs apparent that this year is going to be a big one.
Pond - (Set time: 10:00 PM)
Pond
Pond has made three albums, 'Psychedelic Mango' 'Corridors of Blissterday' and 'Frond' with the help of a stellar cast of chums and instrument players. All are available on iTUNES.
White Birds - (Set time: 9:00 PM)
White Birds
White Birds, a visual signifier of the end of conflict, and also the name of a band that found its genesis in just that conflict. Upon splitting their former troupe Drink Up Buttercup, James Harvey, Farzard Houshiarnejad and Mike Cammarata regrouped and sought peace musically. They dialed down the aggression and found a pensive, somber tone to soundtrack the parallel breakdown of Harvey’s relationship – something that dissolved at an equal rate to the crystallization of the songwriting that will become White Birds debut LP. The staggering vocals and memorable hooks remain, but the band has taken their music to a new place.
Venue Information:
Johnny Brenda's
1201 N. Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19125
http://www.johnnybrendas.com/