Honestly, I did not not know of The High Curbs until a really good friend of mine, Luis, who is also in the local Houston scene band Day Trippin. Luis texted me a few months ago hitting me with his ambitions to open for the band but as some may know, manifestation becomes reality and now the Day Trippin is the support act along side locals Quin the Brain for The High Curbs North American kickoff date.
Not only is West Coast’s Garage Band The High Curb’s embarking on 16 show North American tour but they released a huge fourth studio album this past Friday alongside other legends reinstating the fact they are here to stay. This new record personally hits like a Turnstiles 2021 record “Glow On”. A impressive record that shook all scenes of music including festival crowds such as 2023 Rolling Loud Miami. Again, this album gave me reminscents of what I thought could be some of my favorite once small bands turn into a big stage force, which Turnstile was the first Rock band to play the majority Hip Hop / Rap festival.
The new album titled either like a self titled or the drug, it is almost as addictive. Songs such as “I’ll Die” & “Couldn’t Hold Back A Smile” have lasting impressions. As if the four singles didn’t already have a lasting impression (my favorites being “besos” & “Lost Boy”). The record even includes other special treats like a reimanged full band version of the 2021 hit “always on my mind” which is not titled this time as “A.O.M.M”.
I’ve been sitting with this one a little longer than others since there’s so many tracks on here I keep replaying in my head as soundtracks to my new memories that are going to made not just this year but many more. I hope to see this band move to some even bigger stages by next year but for now the band is already journeying into the U.S.A starting today in Houston, Texas.
The venue the band is kicking off this tour is “Ground Control” which is also owned by one of our scenes most impressionable and renowned string of neighboring venues, “The End” & “The Compound”. Both venues have recently strived with a lot of foot traffic but is now struggling with their landlord and other damages from storms or the scene.
Mentioning this is vital to everyone since this world is a body that we must utilize & not idolize. If you can take a minute to read or even donate to the situation of “The End” family there will be a link to the GoFundMe. These venues have given artists like me, and many aspiring touring musicians that would have never been able to have the chance if it weren’t for the stage.
Help support The High Curbs on their North American run starting today and find a way to get the new album in your ear holes.
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