Borrowed Beams Of Light

Thu, Dec 29, 2016

Borrowed Beams Of Light

with New Boss, Naked Gods, Group MMS. & Post Show Dance Party

Come out and celebrate the end of a harrowing and dystopic 2016 with a night of cathartic revel.   Borrowed Beams of Light welcome back their fearless leader from a recent move to the west coast with an evening of psych, power pop, twee boogie and art rock.  Besides this rare appearance of the Beams, the evening will boast performances by local heroes New Boss, North Carolina's legendary Naked Gods and the newly formed Group MMS.  Come early and stay late for DJ sets by Nasty's Thomas Dean and special guests.

Charlottesville, Virginia’s New Boss is the brainchild of guitarist Thomas Dean (Order, Invisible Hand). The lineup is rounded out by Parker Smith (drums, also Order), Jordan Perry (guitar/vocals, Eat Forever, My Mind), Scott Ritchie (bass, Errantry, Great Dads), and Nick Rubin (keys).

New Boss has churned out recordings – the latest is the EP Home Problems – and has played spots like Raleigh’s Slim’s, Chapel Hill’s Cave, and DC’s Rock ‘n Roll Hotel, as well as the fabled 9:30 Club.


Vibrant, rambling power-pop […] an expert and exciting take on the swagger and style of its various rock and roll influences--from the loose grooves of late-era Velvet Underground to Big Star and Belle and Sebastian, and all the places in between.
– 9:30 Club, Washington, DC


Ecstatic, stompy+stormy power pop with riffs to die for.
– Gallery 5, Richmond VA


Listening to New Boss is like sending your brain to the beach. Their lo-fi approach is well-executed and carries their sound perfectly, with the right amount of twang and dance beats provided by premium drumming. The melodies are easy to lose oneself in, but they’re hard to leave behind. If you like Yo La Tengo or Belle & Sebastian, you’ll love New Boss.
– Jonathan Goodwin, The Deli DC


The perfect mix of indie and pop.
– Work Release, Norfolk VA

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  • Doors

    7:00 PM
  • Show

    9:00 PM
  • Price

    GA Standing Room

    $7 General Admission

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