FLAGPOLE MAGAZINE
Athens, GA
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Megafauna
Thursday, May 28 @ Tasty World
Remember the shock of seeing Jucifer for the first time? The adrenaline jolt of seeing lead singer Amber Valentine shred her guitar in a one-million-notes-a-second blast of power? If that experience is worth reliving, be sure to check out Austin’s Megafauna.
Megafauna lead singer and chief songwriter Dani Neff may not be the heavy metal hero that Valentine is, but she does share the dubious reputation for lulling the casual and presumptive listener into thinking that her band may be something a bit softer, a bit quieter and a bit more laid back than the grunge rock and metal-inspired guitar madness than it unleashes. And Neff is quite used to preconceived notions about being in a female-fronted band.
“There’s a stereotype with people assuming what kind of music we play. Actually, the paper in Chicago described us as a folk-pop band, and I don’t know how, but it’s great to mess with people’s expectations,” says Neff.
Megafauna’s roots aren’t in the flowery pop of Joni Mitchell or the angst-ridden dirges of Tori Amos, instead Neff and fellow bandmembers Will Krause and Cameron Page craft music with a bit more muscle and masculine influences.
For those who are in the know, expect a great evening of powerful guitar rock with ethereal vocals, and be sure not to ruin the surprise for those who have no idea.
--Jason Bugg
Thanks for playing the Halloween party guys, we really love yalls music. Sounds like funk and associates meets hendrix to me! we would love to play some shows with you guys. - AA
yesssssh! i do appreciate the request. hope you thought my music kicks ass. feel free to hit me up anytime to talk biz or just to say whatitdo to the boo! XO, kB
Awesome show and fun party last night in the Twin Cities! You guys totally rocked and we hope we can share a stage with you again sometime soon! Enjoy the rest of your tour!
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