Beach Weather
There were only one or two gigs on my radar for March when I started working on this column, and, boy, was I underestimating the absolute deluge of great live music coming to the region this month. Don’t just take it from me, though. If you’re unfamiliar with some of the names I’m about to share in this column, give ‘em a listen and maybe plan to catch a show if you want to shake off the winter freeze and joyfully thaw among other live music enthusiasts.
HOPE YOU ALREADY BOUGHT TIX
3/13, Silversun Pickups, H*MAC
The summer between my sophomore and junior years of college, I worked four jobs, and as a result, spent a crazy amount of time in my borrowed ‘04 Ford Escape, constantly blowing out the speakers while blasting “Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)” from Silversun Pickups’ 2012 release “Neck of the Woods.” Of course, this was after spending a ton of time with their earlier albums like “Carnavas” and “Swoon,” which were usually peripheral noise on the soundtrack of my high school days. I’ve never seen the band live, and, unfortunately, for this girlie, the show is already sold out, but kudos to H*MAC for securing this tour stop. Those attending are sure to have an awesome experience.
GROOVE INTO WARMER VIBES
3/15, Harrisburg University Presents Beach Weather, XL Live
Admittedly, I only knew Beach Weather from a feature the band has on “My Body ft. Your Lips” by the band Beaches (who, side note, have been on constant rotation in my playlists recently, but that’s a different story). Beach Weather’s 2023 album, “Pineapple Sunrise,” is a smooth collection of milky pop/rock songs in the vein of The Neighborhood or Glass Animals. And, from a glimpse at the group’s social media, their shows look really fun, especially the live versions of “Unlovable” and “Sex Drugs Etc.
OMG—OH MY GUSTER!!
3/27, Harrisburg University Presents Guster, XL Live
1991 was a great year—it brought the world your favorite local music writer. But, more importantly, it delivered us the sheer wonder that is Guster (though at that time, they were going by “Gus”). I have unabashed love for this Boston rock outfit, who are the brains behind hits such as “Satellite,” “One Man Wrecking Machine,” “Fa Fa,” “Amsterdam” and so many others. They’re also among the funniest bands you could see. They have really great stage presence and banter, and their encore cover songs are something of a legend among fans. See you in the front row?
Honorable Mentions
3/2 — Joan Osborne, The Englewood
3/2 — Diana Krall, Hershey Theatre
3/6 — Ledisi, Appell Center for the Performing Arts
3/8 — Dead by April, H*MAC
3/11 — KMFDM, H*MAC
3/12 — Brit Floyd, Hershey Theatre
3/16 — The Bad Toupees, The Hershey Italian Lodge
3/16 — Kilmaine Saints, XL Live
3/17 — Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Appell Center for the Performing Arts
3/17 — Seasons, West Shore Theatre
3/20 — Dark Star Orchestra, XL Live
3/21 — Everclear, XL Live
3/23 — Jeffrey Gaines with Meaghan Farrell, West Shore Theatre
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