I rolled into Happy Dog a few days ago and ate to my heart's content, but left a touch bummed because there were no scheduled shows that evening. This post serves as a friendly reminder that one of the best summer shows rolling through town this month is going down tomorrow night (Weds.) at the, always welcoming, Happy Dog. We've been touting both Craft Spells and Gardens & Villa, two newcomers to the scene that have been turning heads all year. Craft Spells, the blossoming bedroom project of Justin Paul Vallesteros, dropped Idle Labor this Spring and this gorgeous blend of synths, guitars, and scorching melodies will bring the Happy Dog to life tomorrow night. For a taste, I've got "After the Moment," posted below, which hit the P4K forkcast earlier this year and soared Vallesteros into indie-darling status. Likewise, we've posted quite a few times about Gardens & Villa and their stellar, recently dropped self-titled debut. A grandiose mixture of synths, orchestral musicianship, and melody, the record has swagger, and we'll be curious to see if the venue is large enough to hold the band's sound inside the building. Make no mistakes, this is going to be a synth heavy show, but both of these acts have chops, and the tunes will swirl and drinks will be plentiful. Enjoy the Gardens & Villa track, "Orange Blossom" below to get you primed. This one is a can't miss.
