Local rock band the New Weather Machine made a long awaited return to the Owl Acoustic Lounge on Saturday, Nov.11 for their official CD release party for their new EP “Seas of Dawn” and to share brand new music.
Frontman Jon Martin was joined by guitarist Jason Oakes, bassist Jason Schultchen and drummer Kyle Harmon.
They had a strong ’90s Brit pop sound along the lines of Blur, Pulp and the Verve Pipe with a strong streak of David Bowiesque classic rock.
They began their set slowly, with familiar ambient indie rock, but picked up the tempo for more riff heavy, ’70s rock on “ Is This Tomorrow?” and “Sand Vultures.”
They played the songs from the new EP, however Martin was most excited to play several brand new songs, noting he had been on a writing spree over the past couple of months.
These new songs were more uptempo psychedelic rock/desert rock rockers. Throughout, Martin traded guitar solos and rhythm with Jason Oakes.
They ended their set with an older crowd favourite, “ Sink Like A Stone.”
