Adrian West Band describes their sound as “Paul Simon meets Talking Heads." They play original acoustic rock songs and instrumentals, plus a few covers and a few jazz standards, with Adrian West going back and forth between vocals, acoustic guitar and electric violin. They normally play as a five-piece, but twice a year they team up with uber-talented jazz pianist and composer Michael Echaniz, who joins the band on The Back Room’s Steinway grand piano, adding a jazz sensibility to the music.
Adrian enjoys setting philosophical lyrics to joyful music. His topics may veer a tad dark at times but the underlying music is uplifting, giving the listener a richly layered experience. Whether he's telling a story about a skinny-dipping episode gone awry or grappling with some major challenge facing humanity, his lyrics are infused with equal parts hope, realism and whimsy.
With its pristine acoustics and its down-to-earth vibe, The Back Room is the perfect place for this exciting show. Get there early to grab one of The Back Room's cozy sofas!
Adrian West - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric violin & live looping
Michael Echaniz - piano
TBD - vocals, percussion
Chris Haag - alto sax
TBD- upright bass
TBD - drums
Ticket info coming soon. Doors open at 7:30. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible.