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Haiwatha

     Local band Hiawatha plays a mix of dark gothic rock and post-punk akin to their influence, Crow People. Despite similarities, they have a distinct sound of their own. Employing swirls of flange and chorus laden guitars, heavy tribal drumming and raw, powerful vocals, the music easily transports you back to late 70’s era England, where the goth movement was birthed thanks to vampy post-punk icons Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Joy Division.

     The band, comprised of vocalist/lyricist Joe Salinas, guitarist Jacob Gonzales, bassist Sherwood Mcglown, and drummer Levon Pruitt, came together in January of 2017 through mutual friends. Together, they released a self-recorded demo tape months after their formation. While they don’t have a regimented formula for songwriting, they usually come together, work on a jam, and those sessions eventually turn into songs. The same can be said for show preparation. They rehearse and “do what comes natural”. The band likes to keep a diverse crowd and plays varied bills. They can mostly be heard and seen at The Amp Room which, through the help of local figures Ely Bat and Sean Detra, is their most played venue. Additionally, they hope to tour the country soon, a feat they feel is accomplishable by hard work and strong determination. With a steady work ethic and a growing fanbase, Hiawatha will undoubtedly continue to make the rounds in the San Antonio music scene. Keep an eye out for them. You’ll not want to bat an eye on them.

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