Blood Red River
Durham-based Blood Red River is a self-proclaimed action-adventure band that has been making people dance since 2005. Their first performance as a band was at Local 506 in 2006, and they continue to perform locally.
“We’re a very approachable band,” lead bassist Chris Pope said.
Pope said the band adjusts their performances depending on the audience.
“The kind of music that we play, like I said, doesn’t cater to one specific genre,” he said.
Pope, who works at Local 506, said he’s excited to make use of the venue’s new lighting system.
“We’re very easy to listen to, very fun, very danceable,”
Pope said. “Like, we have a dancer on stage. Who dances.”
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The Malanmondos
The Malamondos is a psycho-a-go-go band with a garage rock sound. Guitarist Van Serpico said the best concerts are like big parties.
“It’s sweaty, and it’s dirty and it’s like how hell rock ‘n’ roll used to be,” he said.
Serpico said he begins shows by jokingly speaking multiple languages to sound worldly.
“It’s kinda like becoming one with the crowd,” he said.
“The best shows are the ones where everyone is just kind of in it together.”
The Malamondos will be playing more rock ‘n’ roll and more punk music for this show to complement Chop Tops.
“It’s a chance to get out, and sort of let your hair down,” Serpico said. “It’s okay to dance.”
