I’ve been watching Strix Vega and listening to them grow for more than five years at this point. What started as an unmistakeable nod to the folky sounds of Neil Young, has grown into a psychadelic mix that touches on influences like The Doors and Pink Floyd.

Saturday night, Strix Vega played two full sets at the Alibi, and had their friend (and a guest on the band’s “Estranged Meadow” EP) Eric Mueller play guitar and synthesizer on a few songs.

Strix Vega’s next show is with Seattle’s The Blakes at the Jambalaya on Saturday, Oct. 9. You can hear their songs “Lake Luella” and “Carson Iceberg Wilderness” at Radio Radio Radio.

 


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Monica Topping has been a regular in the local music scene since the late '90s and has written about...

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  1. Yet again, more total crap from a total loser. Hey, how about not screwing over locals who actually depend on such work to feed their families? Topping, you are intentionally hurting your own colleagues, “friends,” and neighbors. This will come back to haunt you, and soon. And please remember, it’s only those you’ve duped who support you…

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