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US Open of Surfing

5th St & Pacific Coast Highway, 92648, Huntington Beach, CA, US

www.usopenofsurfing.com/

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Tour name: Lexus US Open of Surfing

Doors open: 18:00

Keep the party going on the sand after hours at the Lexus US Open of Surfing presented by Pacifico. Real Estate brings their sun-soaked, pop-minded indie rock to the Music Stage on Friday, July 31, with hazy melodies and shimmering guitars perfectly matched to a night by the ocean in Surf City. This East Coast cult favorite will keep the stoke alive long after the competition ends.

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Real Estate biography

Real Estate, formed in 2009, is an American Indie Rock band that originates from New Jersey. The band is currently signed to London independent label, Domino Records.

The band first came together during the summer of 2008, when lead guitarist and front man Martin Courtney returned to New Jersey after finishing college, and started writing songs with school friends and fellow Weezer fans, Matt Mondanile (guitar), Alex Bleeker (Bass) and Etienne Pierre Duguay (Drums).

After releasing various singles and an EP on local labels and supporting Californian indie darlings “Girls” on tour, the band was eventually picked up by American label Woodist, who released their self-titled debut album “Real Estate” in 2009.

The album established the band’s hazy form of psychedelic surf pop that has now gathered them a large fan base within the indie scene. The album saw Real Estate receive critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising the bands catchy summery harmonies and hazy riffs on tracks such as “Fake Blues” and “Atlantic City.” Many critics also drew comparisons to the likes of fellow New Jersey natives “Yo La Tengo” and “the Feelies”.

In 2011, after signing with Domino Records, and some roster reshuffling, Jackson Pollis replaced Duguay on drums, whilst Jonah Maurer came in on keyboard; Real Estate released their sophomore album, “Days”. Their second offering was again met with much fanfare from critics, who celebrated their consistency and clear song writing progress as a group.

The band released the album "Atlas" in 2014. It was yet another critical success for Courtney and co, but also saw some commercial success, as it debuted at number 34 on the US Billboard Chart. Both “Atlas” and “Days’ were ranked amongst the “The 100 Best Albums of the Decade So Far” by Pitchfork.

Real Estate have embarked on various frequent tours around the world, as well as playing large and well known festivals such as Coachella and Primavera sound.

Allah-Las biography

Allah-Las are an American indie garage rock band from California. They came about in 2008, when 3 friends, Matthew Correia (percussion), Spencer Dunham (bass), and Pedrum Siadatian (lead guitar) who worked in L.A’s well known record store, Amoeba, decided to start a band together.

Formed through their mutual appreciation for 60s psychedelic and garage rock, the group, alongside Miles Michaud who later joined them on vocals, made their debut in 2011, with their vinyl only single "Catamaran"/"Long Journey". The band embarked on their first tour along the west coast at this time, starting at San Diego and finishing at San Francisco.

Nick Waterhouse, who released it on his label, “Pres”, produced the single. The partnership was a fruitful one, with a further two singles released in 2012, establishing the band’s sound, which has been compared to the likes of The Kinks and Arthur Lee.

Allah-Las went on to release their eponymous debut album in 2012, on Waterhouse’s new label, “Innovative Leisure”. The album was well received, with critics taking note of their “natural” and “immersed in melancholic nostalgia but on the other, enthused with a timeless charm" sound, and it charted well in European countries, such as Belgium and the Netherlands. A subsequent tour followed, this time on the East Coast and into Europe, including a show in London, before returning back to the States to tour with the band “Black Angels”. In 2013 the Allah-Las announced that they would be travelling to Asia and Australia for the first time to play shows.

Following their tour period, the band got back into the studio to record their follow up, “Worship The Sun”, which was released in late 2014 on Innovative Leisure once more. Again the album charted well in the same European countries as their previous effort.

Live reviews

It doesn't seem like a priority for Real Estate to get caught up in the current trends in music nor to participate in the whirlwind of genre switching and forced innovation embraced by many of their indie contemporaries. They have found a sound that is comfortable for them and it is definitely a sound that feels comfortable to listen to. They have perfected the jangle pop style conceived by their predecessors such as The Smiths and R.E.M. and like these bands they have also refined their lyrics into serious commentaries of their surroundings and themselves. The self-introspective and sincere tone of their lyrics is often at odds with the breezy laid back feel of their music. However this incongruity provides real depth and character to their music. You can enjoy the pretty and calming effect of their sound, but also be challenged by the lyrical contents.
Their music does not often step outside the parameters of indie jangle pop; however there are enough alternations in their sound to keep the audiences' perpetual interest. Most of their tracks are wrapped in an ultra-relaxed quality laden with warped chorus effects and shimmering crescendos. However you can also expect to hear songs that will send a jolt of energy through your body like the hard driving track "It's Real." Things might even get slower as indicated on such songs like "The Bend", which is set to the slow strumming of Courtney's acoustic guitar, Kallman's dream like piano chimes and Modanile's shimmering spurts of guitar.
Real Estate offers an environment where you can simply relax and take in the music. It is a perfect setting to lounge in a plaid shirt, sport Allen Ginsberg style glasses and sip on a Pabst Blue Ribbon. There are no inconspicuous expectations, no stresses just the pure and sweet feeling of letting the music wash over you.

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wjmcc

Allah-Las were incredible; unfathomably incredible, so unfathomably incredible that I con only think of three things that would've made the concert better than it already was. There's no way I can describe them; it's good music; it's sunny slow paced psychedelic tunes that you'd hear in my precedent of a desert music festival that isn't Coachella. If you enjoy bands such as Mystic Braves, The Growlers, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Temples, Foxygen and Thee Oh Sees, then you'll love Allah-Las!
The only problems with the show was that it was at Amoeba Music in Hollywood; Amoeba isn't the problem, it's just that having to stand between aisles of CD's and vinyl's isn't very convenient; I just wish there was some open space, to pit, dance and maybe even crowd surf. On top of that, the band's set wasn't very long; I assume it's so the live music doesn't disturb other customers. Overall I had a great time! This may have been the greatest concert I've ever attended because something unusual happened; I was so into the music that I spaced out out. That's never happened before, maybe Allah-Las are just that good? As it turns out, the band members were all co-workers at one point; they met while working at Amoeba Music in Hollywood. If the Amoeba stage is considered their home, then it's very likely that they would play another live show at the store with future record releases. In conclusion, the Allah-Las are not a band to be missed! They've recently played many local shows such as Burgerama III, Echo Park Rising, Santa Monica Pier and FYF 2012; the Allah-Las will leave you in "awe-llah-la".

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