Pete Willson and The Rooks / Western Medication / Boyfiend @ The Empty Bottle

$5 // 21+PETE WILLSON AND THE ROOKS [https://www.facebook.com/pwandtherooks/] WESTERN MEDICATION [https://westernmedication.com/] BOYFIEND [https://boyfiend.bandcamp.com/releases] --------- PETE WILLSON was the lead guitarist and a vocalist in the progressive local rock four-piece LIQUID GARDENS. Last we saw PETE was in November opening for Sports Boyfriend as he debuted some of his solo material to an incredibly pleased audience. About a half a year later and Mr. Willson comes out of hiding as he’s fleshed these songs out with the band THE ROOKS blaring behind him. We’ve gotten a sneak peek to some of his soon-to-be-released bangers and boy oh boy are these some explosive rippers. If it’s anything like his performance in the fall, we’re in for a truly tender and enlightening treat. For an alternative to what ails you musically, try WESTERN MEDICATION. The Nashville rock group's bleeding post-punk sound goes straight for the heart, while their raw garage rock energy takes over the spirit and their poptimism lodges right in the brain. BOYFIEND is a new lo-fi group coming out of Chicago.