New Orleans five-piece The Deslondes stretches the meaning of Americana. The group has been working together for over 15 years, having formed “less as a band than as a neighborhood hang.” Its recent fourth record, Roll It Out, incorporates the sounds of psychedelia, classic country, folk, punk, jazz and more, drawing inspiration from the experimental spirit of artists like Joe Meek, Lee Hazelwood and the Velvet Underground. The album recaptures the energy of the band’s early days together, yet embraces the sense of comfort and commitment that has bound it together for so long. Member Sam Doores says, “This band feels like the old family farm. It’s a place where we can meet for the Fourth of July, bring our families, grill some burgers, and make some music together. It’s always going to be there, and we know it’s going to work and feel good.”
WHO: The Deslondes
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show)
WHERE: Georgia Theatre
HOW MUCH: $15 (adv.), $20
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