Saturday, August 13; The Launchpad (21-and-over): Red Earth has consistently committed themselves to making music that tackles a broad range of musical genres. What is most admirable about Red Earth, however, is the way their fury of Brazilian and Native rhythms, horns and fuzz guitar come together without sounding the least bit contrived. “We have a lot of experience with different types of music,” percussionist Jeff Duneman says. “That allows us to combine a lot of different styles without sounding phony.” On their newest album, Zia Soul, the 10-piece group injects reggae and ska-core with some very Latin beats and early Metallica-brand crunching metal. Red Earth's strikingly unique style has allowed them to attract a crowd that's as diverse as their music. “We get people of every color, old and young,” Duneman says. “Because we don't do any of the stereotypical stuff, people relate to [our music] a lot more.” For those who have not had the pleasure of attending a Red Earth show, your chance will arrive on Saturday when the band plays a 21-and-over show at the Launchpad with special guest DV8. Duneman invites newcomers to “come on out and be pleasantly surprised.”
