Night Terrors Of 1927 ‘Shine’ At The Roxy

Los Angeles – On Friday night the audience at the illustrious Roxy had the utmost pleasure to experience one of the most exhilarating acts of 2015, Night Terrors of 1927. With an abundance of roses on stage as well as two crosses made of flowers, the duo, consisting of guitarist Blake Sennett and vocalist Jarrod Gorbel, along with their touring band, put on one incredible performance for their first headlining show.

The event represented the release of their debut LP, Everything’s Coming Up Roses, which Best New Bands just reviewed. The anthem driven collection of songs the band performed charmed the audience of all ages in attendance. With a total of 13 songs played, Night Terrors of 1927 were brimming with confidence and utter composure. Gorbel was dressed to the nines as he sung every word with sheer passion as if each line held much weight to them. The sensitive and impassioned lyrics were unmistakably on spectacle as the duo and their live lineup, that includes keyboardist-vocalist Cecilia Della Peruti, drummer Rhys Hastings (both of Gothic Tropic) and bassist Todd Dahlhoff, delivered a robust presentation to the jam-packed crowd. Sennett was all over the stage with his guitar, jovial and completely in the moment. It was as if the former guitar player for Rilo Kiley and The Elected was reinvigorated. Night Terrors of 1927 mark a new chapter for both Sennett and Gorbel and it’s one that’s looking more and more promising.

“Always Be One” got the night rolling with endless energy. The band’s sound is huge, and sounds even better live thanks to the expanded lineup. Night Terrors’ combination of both 80s pop and modern day synth pop coalesce into one riveting resonance. The band then led into a favorite song off their new album, “It Would Be An Honor.” The “Killers meets The Cure” tune hit every note with pure precision. Sennett was entirely lost in his piercing guitar work and Gorbel’s power vocals were performed with much fortitude. “Watch The World Go Dark,” which isn’t on the new record or their previous EPs, was a departure from the high-energy tempo of the first two tracks. However, there was much to take away from this darkly romantic gem. “Running In Place,” off the new album, has dance-ability beats and sweet harmonies. The blend of heavy bass and reverbs, lively drumbeats, and dark lyrics had the audience’s attention. Gorbel’s timbre was able to hit some low notes with “Novocaine,” the slowest track on Everything’s Coming Up Roses, that allowed him to show the agony and sorrow behind the heartbreaking track. ”Young and Vicious,” off their first EP, Guilty Pleas, had Sennett showing his spellbinding abilities with a guitar solo.

Madi Diaz joined the band on stage to perform backup vocals on “When You Were Mine” and “Always Take You Back.” The crowd was in absolute excitement when they performed their single, “When You Were Mine.” They led into “Always Take You Back,” a stunning track in both lyrics and musical structure. The band left the stage but Gorbel and Sennett returned for their first encore as a headliner. Unfortunately, an overly feverish female attendee who hopped on stage on their previous song briefly interfered with their acoustic rendition of “Shine.” Luckily, it was a short-lived interruption as the band requested some courtesy for the final track. The pair handled it with much grace as they delivered a gorgeously executed version of the song.

Check out Night Terrors of 1927’s Facebook for their upcoming North American tour supporting Bleachers and Joywave.

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His father has always been an avid fan of 70s and 80s artists. He introduced Sean at an early age to the likes of many rock groups of that era. In the late 90s, Sean acquired a fondness for the likes of such alternative bands as Smashing Pumpkins, Goo Goo Dolls, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. In high school, he gravitated towards artists like Brand New, Saves The Day, and Fall Out Boy. As Sean entered California State University Fullerton, where he earned his BA in Radio/TV/Film, his music taste expanded to the realm of Broken Social Scene, The National, and Death Cab For Cutie. For as long as Sean can remember, he has always had the desire of launching his own stories that would someday be presented through television, film, and print. This form of expression continuously uplifts his spirit. Sean is a certified TRX fitness trainer and teaches group classes as well.