Berkeley Band Coming To Town

What do you think of when you hear the word “berkeley”, because whenever I hear the word “berkeley” in the introduction of someone, I think of the prestigious music college, and it gives me the impression that the person is super talented in music. I mean, isn’t that the place where all the musicians get professionally trained? But oh am I wrong with my spelling. Please forgive me for my negligence in this, it was hard to not be confused with Berkeley and Berklee.

Berkeley and Berklee are two totally different things. In fact, there has been a lot of confusion because these two words sound the same when spoken out loud. I had to do a bit more research about this to make sure my facts are right. Berklee College of Music is a music college based in Boston. University of California, Berkeley is a public university that has a reputation for its rigorous academics in STEM fields. Berkeley College is a private college popular for programs in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management.

Ok, now that’s all cleared out of the way, I can introduce to you a band that will be coming to perform in Vancouver in two weeks’ time. If you haven’t already figured out, they are from Berkeley!

We Are Scientists is a New York City-based rock band that formed in Berkeley, California. They have been active since 1999 and they play a variety of Indie rock, post-punk revival and alternative rock. There are currently two “scientists” in the band. Keith Murray is the lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and drummer. Chris Cain is the bass guitarist and backing vocalist. They also have a Keith Carne as a touring member of the band, and he is their percussionist.

Check out their albums and get news about their tours on their website and subscribe to their YouTube channel here.

Let’s listen to “Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt” from their debut album With Love & Squalor (2005).

“Bought on a whim, glad I did. Original sound, infectiously catchy vocals and enough variety for multiple listens.”

(Aztechk, Supporter on Bandcamp)

The band has released eight albums so far and Lobes (2023) is their most recent one that they are going on tour with. Save the date for Sunday, November 19^th at Wise Hall to see We Are Scientists. It is a small venue for less than a hundred people. It will be during noon and the doors open at 12:00pm. If you like Rock, Electronic and Indie & Alt, then this might be a good event for you.