Wed
Jun
13
Tomihira
In Letter Form, San Francesca
"There's been a hefty round of carping in certain circles about the perceived ubiquity of Joy Division as an influence of late, but honestly, people: is this really such a bad thing? What, would you prefer a Men Without Hats revival instead? Besides, many of the faithful followers have brought their own palettes to the 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' tableau. Local heroes Tomihira delve into the familiar blacks and whites associated with the Mancunian lodestars, but on songs such as 'Pillbox' and 'All to Be Undone' -- whooshing and thrumming with My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive textures -- the band also whirls dreamy Maxfield Parrish blues and purples into its blazing melancholia. Best of all, Dean Tomihira's vocals exude an amorous warmth lacking in the current Interpol-Editors axis." --Bay Guardian
In the winter of 2011, Eric Miranda (vocals, synth and guitar) was writing a collection of melodic and dark songs best described as reminiscent of Early Cure, Joy Division and The Jesus and Mary Chain, based on personal reflections and life experiences. After working with a rotating cast of musicians, a series of events led Miranda to Josh Manion (drums), James Levis (guitar) and Peter Dosanjh (bass). Together they formed an intricate, detailed, layered sound that amplifies the dark and melancholic lyrics. Within one month's time they had a name, a complete set of original music, and had recorded, mixed and pressed their first collaborative effort in the form of a self titled EP.
In February 2012, In Letter Form almost came to a screeching halt when Miranda was severely injured in a motorcycle accident. Several screws, pins, plates, surgeries and only 3 weeks later, In Letter Form was back playing live in San Francisco.
In Letter Form continues to write, record and play shows in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. The band's is working on their first full length, expected to be released fall 2012.
Upcoming Events
Hotel Utah
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Fri, May 24
Just People
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Sat, May 25
Victor Krummenacher, The Black Marshmallows
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Sun, May 26
Choirs
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Mon, May 27
Hotel Utah Open Mic with host Brendan Getzell
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Tue, May 28
The Quiet Men, The Silhouette Era
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Wed, May 29
Tyler Lyle, plus TBA
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Thu, May 30
Steel Cranes
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Fri, May 31
Bermudian Aggression, Glitterface (closing set)
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Sat, June 1
Walking Spanish
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Sun, June 2
Chris Velan