Leo Sawikin at Fremont Abbey Arts Center
Walking up the stairs and through the doors, a veil of sound envelops the establishment. Leo Sawikins, alone with his guitar, captivates a mostly seated audience with his seemingly dual voices. For Leo, the guitar is more than just a background instrument; he plays it masterfully, an extension of himself and his voice.
I GOT HEAVEN Tour - Mannequin Pussy: Hardcore Messiahs for a New Generation
Mannequin Pussy is starting a church of their own. As The Crocodile filled out with trendy teens and seasoned hardcore vets alike, an excited murmur overtook the room. With hands clasped in mock prayer, lead singer Marisa Dabice led the crowd in what felt like a hardcore sermon: a counter-cultural corrective to all the bullshit that led the group’s fans to connect with their music in the first place. It was divine.