Vetiver | 04.08.09 | California
By Team JamBase Apr 27, 2009 • 6:06 pm PDT

Vetiver :: 04.08.09 :: Great American Music Hall :: San Francisco, CA
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Cabic grew up in Northern Virginia before moving to Greensboro, North Carolina, where he played guitar and wrote music as a member of indie rock band The Raymond Brake. This was where he met friends and future bandmates, Trippe and Dunn. From there they moved to their current home, San Francisco, where they started hanging out and playing with local musicians, including Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom. These musicians and more collaborated in 2004 to make Vetiver’s first self-titled album. Since then, Cabic has released three other albums – To Find Me Gone (2006), Thing of the Past (2008) and current album, Tight Knit (2009). Besides spearheading Vetiver, Cabic started record label Gnomonsong with Banhart and Revolver USA a few years back. They’ll be putting out records this year by Papercuts and Vetiver guitarist Kevin Barker. When I asked Cabic what else was on tap for this year, he casually and modestly mentioned not only producing Vashti Bunyan‘a latest work but also helping produce a record in June by Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion as well as putting out a record by Michael Hurley. To say Cabic is involved in a few projects in the music industry is an understatement. He is a man not only living his passion but also helping others live out theirs, too.
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Vetiver played what was expected and then added a little something extra. They didn’t zip through every pre-packaged three-minute song on schedule, but jammed out a bit, making it more about connecting with and giving something back to the fans. They actually seemed to enjoy and appreciate the art of playing and entertaining. And what a great venue in which to do this! Great American Music Hall, one of San Francisco’s “oldest and grandest nightclubs” built in 1907, with gorgeous marble columns, sweeping ceiling frescoes and a decorative balcony fit for a king, was a visually stunning treat. The sound was full and rich, echoing into every crevice of the old bordello. Such a historic place was perfect for Vetiver’s timeless sound. It’s a definite nod to the past and a hopeful look towards the future with a strong appreciative grasp on the now. A must-see show if you need a break from all the hurriedness. Vetiver delivers the goods.
Vetiver is on tour now, dates available here.
Continue reading for a few more pics of Vetiver in San Francisco…
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