Floater played its very first show at the WOW Hall and has filled the venue for three sold-out shows in a row. They are moving to the larger McDonald Theatre at 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, for a release party for their new album, “After.” King Black Acid will open. The album won’t be available in stores until June 4.
Floater started playing in Eugene in 1993 at garage parties and the old University beer garden and has graduated to the college touring circuit. The group is Robert Wynia (lead vocals, bass), Peter Cornett (drums) and Dave Amador (guitar).
With what critics call compelling lyrics and adept storytelling, their music shifts in mood from the insistent and heavy to the melodic and soulful, comprising the signature sound for which Floater is best known. Floater has released four studio albums and one live album. Recently, the band has been exploring its acoustic side, and occasionally acoustic Floater opens for electric Floater.
King Black Acid plays original psychedelic music composed by singer/guitarist Daniel Riddle. Riddle formed the band in 1994, and the current line-up includes Sarah Mayfield (guitar, vocals), Sean Farrel (vocals), Rich Landar (keyboards, vocals), Sean Techenor (bass) and Joe Trump (drums). King Black Acid released their fifth album, “The Mothman Prophesies,” this year. The album is the soundtrack for the movie of the same name staring Richard Gere and also contains songs from the band Low. The film’s dark atmospheric tone brings out a new side of King Black Acid. The album features highly textured keyboards, sparse guitar melodies and more vocal layering than previous albums.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door and are available at Fastixx and WOW Hall.