Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

It’s only Wednesday, but it’s already been way too long of a week! Why not get away from campus and head over to Johnny Brenda’s to grab a local brew and check out one of the blogosphere’s most talked about bands, Ra Ra Riot. First joining together at Syracuse University, the group (seven members!) known as Ra Ra Riot has really made a name for themselves amongst the inner-web of music nerds and critics alike. With similarities to Vampire Weekend, Love Is All and The Spinto Band, Ra Ra Riot will most surely put on an entertaining show.

But before Ra Ra Riot hits the stage, let’s take a look at the openers: Walter Meego and The Morning Benders.

Get dancing to the electro-sounds from duo Walter Meego! Their songs “In My Dreams” and “Forever” were featured on the television show “Ugly Betty” and by the second chorus of the latter, everyone in the audience will be singing along to the catchy, infectious track.

Kicking off the night, The Morning Benders from California will bring listeners some good ol’ pop music. The quartet sound like the love child of Ben Kweller and The Beatles. With their recently released covers album, “The Bedroom Covers,” expect to hear an awesome rendition of The Cardigans’ hit “Lovefool” or The Smiths’ “I Won’t Share You.”

See you at the show!

The Morning Benders, Walter Meego, and Ra Ra Riot- Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.)- Doors at 8 p.m.- $10- 21+

***Media credit: Columbia Records, Walter Meego’s YouTube, and Timothy Norris