Native Corinth band Light Beam Rider will hold its album release show tonight at Proud Larry’s.
Their sophomore, full-length album, “A Place to Sleep Among the Creeps,” was recorded in the summer of 2014 in Water Valley at Black Wings Studio by Winn McElroy. Members include Avery Dilworth on drums, Thomas Sweat vocals and guitar, Brad Savage on lead guitar and Jesse Sutton on bass.
“I had a lot of fun recording this album,” Sutton said. “It was a breeze to record. Winn McElroy has a knack for capturing the live energy that goes on.”
And this band has a lot of energy. Light Beam Rider will share the stage with local band Delta Springs and fellow Corinth natives and friends Holy Ghost Electric Show. Sutton said he expects it to get pretty rowdy.
“I’ve written a living will just in case things get out of hand,” Sutton said jokingly. “It’s been a hot minute since we’ve played with HOGO, so I won’t settle for anything less than debaucherous (sic).”
The band recently moved to Nashville to further pursue their musical career there, which Sutton said has forced him to work on his craft every day. One downside to their move, however, is the band’s visits to Mississippi are now more sporadic, so fans make sure to see them while they have the chance.
“A Place to Sleep Among the Creeps” is a well-made, nine-track album. It’s familiar in the sense that it has that undeniable Light Beam Rider sound, but the band explored new tones and styles within it.
My personal favorite song off this album is the sixth track, “Motown.” It’s a bit slower than the other songs on the album, but it’s still so good. I remember hearing it live a few times and searching for it on their other albums to no avail – so when I was able to find it on “A Place to Sleep Among the Creeps,” you can imagine my excitement.
What’s even better, though, is that what you hear on this album is exactly what you’ll hear when you see this band live; not many bands can achieve that kind of sound. Not only that, but these guys are some fantastic dudes. You won’t meet a nicer, more chill band than Light Beam Rider. You can tell that they sincerely enjoy what they do, and have fun doing it as well.
So, come out and party with Delta Springs, Holy Ghost Electric Show and Light Beam Rider tonight at Proud Larry’s. It’s a Thursday, what else have you got going on?
