Slothrust w/ The Velveteers

Slothrust, a Brooklyn-based alternative rock trio known for a genre-blurring mix of grunge, blues, and jazz-inflected guitar work anchored by Leah Wellbaum's distinctive vocals and songwriting, bring their fall North American headline run to Columbus with support from The Velveteers. The Velveteers, a Colorado garage-rock band built around twin-guitar interplay and a hard-hitting two-drummer rhythm section, have built a reputation as one of the more electrifying live acts in the current rock underground, making them a strong complement to Slothrust's moodier, more textured sound. Together the bill offers a night of guitar-forward alternative rock that draws from grunge, blues, and garage-rock traditions without settling into any one of them, appealing to fans who want something heavier and more idiosyncratic than typical mainstream rock radio. Both bands have built their followings through steady independent touring rather than viral hits, making this a show for listeners already tuned into the current alt-rock underground.