Show review from The Bay Bridged

Mist and Mast has at times been a permanent four-piece, but over the long haul has been primarily the product of main guy Jason Lakis. He wrote, played and recorded the band’s self-titled debut, and about half of the second effort, Action at a Distance. The full band that recorded the other half has since reshuffled, with only guitarist Craig Adams remaining. Lakis is back to solo recording with a new album, Mist and Mast Follow a Bad Map, due out soon.

Mist and Mast play an angular, heady, wound-up version of regular-guy indie rock. The tunes are anchored down by persistant hooks crafted from minor chords, half-step riffs and other slightly off-kilter flourishes. But it all makes sense as a backdrop for Lakis’ solo vocals.

The place had filled up with enthused fans by the end of their set, but there was little time to savor a good show with a cross-town treck on hand.

Tonight! Early show at the Make Out Room.

Fine Steps opens at 7:30, and we’re on at 8:30.

The Make Out Room is on 22nd between Mission and Valencia in SF.

“Black Web of Rivers”

9.29 -Bottom of the Hill with Revolver and Chateau Marmont

Later this month, we’re playing a great show at the Bottom of the Hill. We’re opening the night for Revolver (on Astralwerks) and Chateau Marmont. Check em out…

Busy week!

This Thursday Dan and Jason will be doing a little interview on Radio Valencia, promoting the Mist and Mast show on Friday at the Hemlock. Then, on Saturday we’re playing an outdoor house party in Davis. Get in touch if you’d like to come by.

THIS SATURDAY at the El Rio

This Saturday (July 2nd) we’re playing at the El Rio. Somehow, the vibe of this place (is it the cheap beer, the huge outdoor patio…not sure) is just right for a great summer drunken weekend show.  We’re playing with our friends B and not B (middle slot) and Hate Factory (opening). Come on out, it’s going to be fun. The El Rio is on Mission just past Cesar Chavez (3158 Mission) Oh, and did we mention that we have our old bud (and Red Thread bandmate) Dan Martin on drums? Yes.

iPhone vid from our SF show at the Make Out Room. Thanks Pete!

We’ve got a couple new shows coming up as we put the finishing touches on our new album. Coming up first, we’ll be at the Make Out Room on Saturday, May 7th. This will be a fun, early one. Opening is our bud Brian Sullivan (Dylan in the Movies), then the amazing Pancho San, and finally, us. The whole show is from 7:30 to 9:30, with us being on around 8:30.

We’re back…and at the Hemlock Tavern in March

I’ve been busy writing and recording, and will have a set of mostly new songs to play for you on Friday, March 18th at the Hemlock Tavern. This show will feature a bit of a new live band as well. We’ve got our old pal/old bandmate Mike Schmiedt  on bass and good buddy Tim Wright on drums. Also playing is The Finches and Coconut. 

Studio is done, and recording has begun! I’ve got rough tracks for about half the next album down. I’ll post a new one here soon. View high resolution

Studio is done, and recording has begun! I’ve got rough tracks for about half the next album down. I’ll post a new one here soon.