“Supergroup” is a word that is sometimes carelessly thrown around on the local level, but one band that has most definitely earned the title is Native Lights.
The new project is the collaboration of four musicians who have each in their own way found a niche with their day bands–Johnathon Ford, founder of the nationally recognized indie outfit Unwed Sailor, Bryce Chambers, frontman for dream-pop darling Ester Drang, Aaron Hamby, lead singer for local “it” band Callupsie, and Nathan Price, workaholic percussionist and resident drummer for Vandevander.
The band currently has one demo, entitled “El Rosa”, posted on their MySpace (myspace.com/nativelights). The song, originally written by Chambers, has the tell-tale hallmarks of each member. Ethereal vocals (sung by Chambers, who shares guitar and singing duties with Hamby) are complemented by haunting guitar melodies and a driving rhythm section (Ford on Bass and Price on drums) that brings to mind the dreamy otherworldliness of Ester Drang, the cinematic soundscapes of Unwed Sailor and the immediate catchiness of Callupsie. The track dovetails into an outro that unites the band members’ common infatuation with early ’80s post-punk and shoegazer.
Native Lights will release their debut single, "Blackwater" in December 2009 to coincide with their upcoming tour with Unwed Sailor.
JFJO returns home to TULSA this FRIDAY (Sept.25th @ 9pm) at THE MARQUEE (222.N.Main) to celebrate the release of their new EP 'One Day in Brooklyn'. This date falls in the middle of a two month long album release tour across the country. Come celebrate and pick up a copy of the new album. Advance tickets are still available for $10 (! - $15 at the door) at Starship, Shades of Brown, Dwelling Spaces, and online at TicketStorm.com! See you soon!
I'm liking the videos showcasing the material via youtube. It's an unedited look inside my new favorite unkown infinate potential rock band. Can't wait for an unwed sailor/native lights show near me. Let me know if any help is needed for booking in the Grand Rapids area. We'd love to be a part of it.
Excited to hear the new stuff. Been a long time fan of Unwed, Ester Drang, Circle Of Birds, pretty much anything you guys do. Do you know when you will have an album completed? Can't wait to get my hands on it! - Brian
I will absolutely be at the show on the 27th, to see you guys play again, but also because Sherri from the Lava Children is my cousin - I haven't seen them yet, so it will be a must! Thanks for the info - I actually downloaded Dazzle Ships to treasure hunt for the tune. -Alan
Native Lights! See you Saturday!
JFJO returns home to TULSA this FRIDAY (Sept.25th @ 9pm) at THE MARQUEE (222.N.Main) to celebrate the release of their new EP 'One Day in Brooklyn'. This date falls in the middle of a two month long album release tour across the country. Come celebrate and pick up a copy of the new album. Advance tickets are still available for $10 (! - $15 at the door) at Starship, Shades of Brown, Dwelling Spaces, and online at 
![Through Mountains [NEW SONGS]](http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/55/s_c62988b391a944d68e4e28d1511487ba.jpg)
