Adrian West Band (Berkeley)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

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’s approach to songwriting is: music/arrangement first, lyrics second. He likes his songs to stand on their own musically, so if you replaced all the singing with nose flutes the song would still stand on its own. (Fun fact: Paul Simon and David Byrne work pretty much the same way). As for lyrics, whether weaving a wistful tale about a college weekend or grappling with the many challenges facing the world today, Adrian’s lyrics are infused with equal parts hope, dry-eyed realism, and lighthearted 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
Genevieve Basile – vocals, percussion
Chris Haag – alto sax
Karl Hartmann – upright bass
Shawn Tennie – drums

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door general admission; $15 for students with ID. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

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. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.