The Buttertones w/ The Hayds & Candy Cigarettes

Thu May 16 at 9:00pm PDT at Volcanic Theater Pub, Bend, OR

The Buttertones –
The Buttertones are a Los Angeles-based cult rock band. The Group has built a loyal fan base via their atmospheric live shows and cinematic catalog. From 2017’s Gravedigging, 2018’s Midnight In A Moonless Dream, and 2020’s Jazzhound, the band has left lasting impressions at Coachella, Tropicalia, When We Were Young, and beyond.

The Hayds –
The Moody Alternative five-piece from Riverside, California continually proves to be an attention-demanding act in the Golden State’s indie scene. With a roster including frontman Josh Muñoz, rhythm guitarist Dyllan Gonzalez, drummer Bobby Munguia, bassist Isaac Navarro, and lead guitarist Darius Rodriguez, the group flaunts a mixture of dynamic showmanship and heartfelt songwriting that carries their name across the genre. With memorable headlining shows and supporting roles to household names such as The Buttertones and Thee Sacred Souls, the boys continuously attract the eyes, ears, and hearts of music-loving spectators.

Masterfully showcasing a trademarked balance of genre-blurring production and aesthetic uniformity, their discography is reflective of their multi-regional musical influences. From Pacific Coast names including The Neighbourhood and The Growlers, as well as Mid Atlantic acts such as Beach House and Wild Nothing, it’s no wonder that The Hayds exhibit artistically cohesive diversity with every release. With a catalog including disco-influenced indie-pop hit “TOO LATE,” and alternative R&B ballad “if you wanted to,” the band continually shatters all expectations of a band from the Inland Empire.

With big plans including nationwide performances and the release of their first full-length LP, The Hayds are pulling no punches to establish themselves as a household name. Stay notified on these and other surprises by connecting with the band on social media.

Candy Cigarettes-
Candy Cigarettes is the indie rock project of multi-instrumentalist Lane Mueller. Reminiscent of Boards of Canada’s nostalgia, Elliott Smith’s emotional songwriting, Kid A’s atmospheric rock, and glistening 90s shoegaze, Mueller creates rock that is musically complex without being over thought – evoking a nostalgic that’s as emotive as it is energizing.

Candy Cigarettes’ debut self-titled album was released in 2016 and quickly became a mainstay of Portland’s DIY scene playing at venues like show bar and The Doug Fir opening for artists such as Crumb, Cannons and Corridor. A self-taught musician, Mueller plays guitar, bass, piano, synths, and drums bringing a driving, atmospheric quality that feels like you’re not so much listening to his sound, but being bathed in it.

Now, Mueller’s sophomore album Horse Lungs marks his first release in six years. It’s a triumphant return to the scene, with an album that’s more musically complex and lyrically cutting, drawing on themes of isolation and growth, as Mueller gained more confidence pushing the boundaries in his songwriting. On Horse Lungs, not everything follows a formula; Mueller finds more freedom in throwing it out the window.