Faint Halos & Sacred Monsters with Cadalay
February 28 at 8:00 pm-10:30 pm
$20.00
$20 online and $25 at the door. (Online sales end at 6:30 pm on the day of the show)
Doors at 7:30 pm
Faint Halo
Songs to help find what’s lost
Fifteen years ago, Paul Hashemi made the difficult decision to leave his music career behind. Broadsided by job loss while being his family’s main provider, he had to focus on providing for his wife and two toddlers. Playing music was relegated to strumming and singing at preschool Christmas parties.
Fast forward to the pandemic lockdown of 2020; with the security, stability, and time that was missing years before, and lockdown time on his hands, he set up a home studio and began writing, recording, and releasing new music under the name Faint Halos, favoring an ethereal, electronic pop-rock feel with an emphasis on synth sounds and atmospherics.
Now, on Faint Halos’ upcoming debut album “I Can See a Million Lights”, he is shifting to a more organic feel, with songs that translate to live performance, punctuating the songs’ emotional and narrative arcs with lyrical lead guitar melodies and nuanced rhythms. Each track showcases multiple crafts as Paul handled all the album’s singing, instrumentals, production, and mixing, with one exception close to his heart – his daughter adds beautifully breezy harmony vocals on select tracks.
Next up, Paul is in rehearsals readying his band for gigging, and as he prepares to take this music to the stage, he’s pensive and hopeful. “I feel this urgency to share these songs with the world. They have messages people need to hear, now more than ever,” he says.
@fainthalos
Sacred Monsters
Hailing from the streets and suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, Sacred Monsters bring forth a unique blend of raw emotion and unapologetic energy, crafting what they proudly dub as “sad girl rock.” Their music resonates with all of life’s trials and tribulations, delivered with a fierce femininity that’s as empowering as it is relatable.
Drawing inspiration from the grunge-infused sounds of Veruca Salt and The Breeders, while also tipping their hat to the catchy hooks of Weezer, Sacred Monsters carve out their own sonic niche in the indie rock scene. Their songs are a cathartic journey through heartache and introspection, wrapped in layers of gritty guitar riffs and infectious melodies.
With each chord and every lyric, Sacred Monsters invite you to embrace the complexity of being a sad (insert gender here) rocker, unafraid to delve into the darkness while always seeking the light.
Sacred Monster Social:
Cadalay
We’re an indie band with a hard rock twist based in Philly. We started with cheap amps and cheap drums but developed a sound that is unforgettable. Our song Something I Dealt With, released January 30th, will usher in a new era of songwriting and instrumentation for us. Our music can be found on all streaming services to bless your ears.
Cadalay Social:
https://linktr.ee/cadalaymusic
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By Car or By Train
The East Falls Train Station is a short walk from the Fallser Club. Parking in East Falls is no problem! There is ample free on-street parking near the East Falls train station driveway at 3610 Midvale Ave and a paid municipal lot three blocks away at 4100 Ridge Ave. Midvale Ave and Ridge Ave are both well-lit!