‘Fresh’ band brings hip-hop, electronica to show tonight
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Still fresh from the successful Lafayette debut of Future Rock on Saturday night, the Muse will be host to another nationally known electronica act tonight.
Two Fresh, an electronica duo of twin brothers from Atlanta, has been slowly gaining national attention, performing at high-visibility after show parties for bands like Sound Tribe Sector 9.
The twins supplement their performances with live drummer Colby Buckler, letting loose with a sound that they refer to as “ghetto tech.” The sound can be best described as electronica or house music with a heavy dose of rap and hip-hop samples, drawing them comparisons to acts like Bassnectar and Pretty Lights.
Fabian Aguilar, emcee for opening act sixdollasuit, as well as promotional company Terrapin Entertainment’s co-founder, said the group will appeal to a wide audience.
“It’s definitely something different, using a live drummer, blending hip-hop and electronica; they’ll appeal to people across the board,” Aguilar said.
As with the rest of their shows, Terripan Entertainment hopes people will continue to come out and support the ever-growing Lafayette music scene. Aguilar says he hopes Lafayette can soon rival other Midwest towns in hosting national acts.
“It breaks my heart when I go somewhere like Bloomington,” says Aguilar. “People don’t realize how great they’ve got it there. To be able to walk to and from the venue to see bands from all around the country is just the best.”
Tonight’s show will begin at 9 p.m., beginning with a set by Atarilogic, followed by sixdollasuit at 10:30 and Two Fresh at 11:30. Tickets are $10 at the door and the event is 18 and over. Though the show was originally scheduled at the Riverside, due to scheduling conflicts, the concert was moved across the river to the Muse in Lafayette.
“The Muse is great because it’s got an 18-and-over club feel without the club prices.”
And though many may be unfamiliar with tonight’s acts, Aguilar says that in order to keep the Lafayette music scene growing, people need to take the chance and come see the show.
“If people want it here, if people want to start bringing in these national acts, they need to take the risk.”
Though, with a grin, he added, “There’s nothing to worry about; people are going to enjoy it.”