Girl Band/Lake/Desolation Wilderness

We might assume a Sunday night in Isla Vista typically involves massive groups of college goers to overindulge in alcohol consumption before their return to their books and homework, but that’s not the entirety of enjoyment in IV. The interwoven community that regularly joins at the Biko Garage enjoyed a night of grooving, dancing, and the reunion of a local I.V. “Sweet-heart” band. Girl Band opened with a set of new music, incorporating Mallory, Michelle, and Rebecca’s individual works to create an acoustic, harmonic atmosphere. Desolation Wilderness followed with a loud set of subtle sounds that created a sway in the crowd. With small adjustments, rearranging, as well as a subtraction and addition of band members, Lake was ready to take the stage. Lake turned up the heat, as well as the pace of the crowd with their lively lyrics and unique, danceable sound.

Trombones, trumpets and some strange bells made their performance even more of a visual interaction. To end off the night, was again Girl Band, bringing tenderness to the hearts of many who sat and stood around this trio as they played an old set that caused a steady whisper as people sang along to the songs people held with them during the months of Girl Bands separation. A poorly performed fake “I’m gunna leave” gesture to create an encore commotion, made the intro for the last song, which ended a good night at BIKO.