John Lennon once said "...the poets, musicians and artists are of the age- not only do they lead the age on, but they also reflect the age."
The music of The Karabal Nightlife strives to do just that. By combining thought-provoking lyrics, pop sensibility, and a raw indie rock sound, the Los Angeles three-piece’s music reflects the current world climate of fear, questioning, and hope. Whether the band is combining their developed songwriting with post-punk guitars or folk-inspired minimalism, their songs evoke visions of an imperfect but beautiful world. After playing guitar in a variety of bands during his formative years, singer/guitarist Jesse Davis wanted to start work on a project that would truly be his own. The musician had always been drawn to artists that had something to say (John Lennon, Neutral Milk Hotel, Bob Dylan); he too wanted to form a musical unit that would both draw listeners in and challenge them. Newly inspired, Davis began to write an assortment of songs, and in the summer of 2004, he started playing shows in Los Angeles with bassist Lindsay Mancha and original drummer Dan Grayson as The Karabal Nightlife. In early 2005, the band prepared to record their first self-produced album. Having spent a year developing an eclectic collection of songs, there was some deliberation over what kind of album they should make. Davis states, "There was a real sense of anxiety that we were all feeling about entering our mid 20’s. I guess I felt nervous about how short a time we really have on this planet. In the end, we decided we wanted to make this statement about what it's like to grow older, and then have the experiencing of remembering back when you were young". The Karabal Nightlife worked close to a year-and-a-half on their record, finally calling upon seasoned producer Rick Parker (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Von Bondies) to master the album. In fall of 2006, the record was completed and christened “The Other Shore”, the title reflecting the record’s nautical imagery and central theme. "The idea was that we begin our lives at one shore and pretty much spend our time drifting around this giant ocean on one journey or another,” states Davis. “But what if there is a lighthouse on a distant shore that we can't see, continually guiding us and beckoning us toward it?" The band began a new chapter this year, as longtime friend and drummer Courtney Olsen joined The Karabal Nightlife as third member. Touring guitarist Nathaniel Chapman is currently on board to round out the band’s live sound. The Karabal Nightlife continue to gig in Los Angeles as they embark on their next adventure: searching for the right label to call home. For more information: www.myspace.com/thekarabalnightlife A recent interview with Los Angeles’ Kill Radio: www.killradio.org/proginfo.php?id=716 
contact / booking: thekarabalnightlife@yahoo.com |
