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Local band Bank on the forefront of up-and-coming
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The poly-heart of any local music scene comes from each band. Without everyone’s contributions, up-and-comers may never progress to the next level. Regardless of what demographic is played, the tunes and spirit are what makes Boise’s music scene thrive.
Because of local bands like Bank, Boise is ensured an ever-diverse music scene. Not limited to one style of rock, Bank is a great example of what local talent is, because they embody the area’s knack for embracing different genres.
In the style of climactic performers, Bank mellows their opening and slowly raises the tempo with each song. They come across as emo or soft fusion until the serene band crashes into straight-up rock n’ roll with quality. Hinting at blue grass with the harmony to cover Modest Mouse, the band plays with precision. Droning guitar tones and screams of enjoyment make their live set worth seeing. The band makes the music their primary purpose with their modest appearance.
The members of Bank have only been together for a year, but during that time they have become regulars at area venues, distributing bootlegs and live recordings. After the sale of a vintage organ, the band got enough funding to record their first album, so they shelled out $1,200 and headed to Nashville to do so.
Now able to record in a city famous for its music scene, Keck said: “It’s pretty cool.”
As they play a few shows in the mean time, there are still chances to catch Bank on stage. With the PirkQlators and Temptation of Saint Anthony, Bank’s next local show is at The Venue, Sat., March 5, at 7 p.m. In a time where any music done well is worthwhile, the diversity of this show is worth the cost. Cover is $6, but supporting your local scene is priceless.
Dan McNeese
Culture Writer