PICTURE THIS: The Seshen @ New Parish, Oakland, CA 10/19/12

October 23. 2012 | By Don Albonico

The New Parish in Oakland hosted The Seshen, Con Brio, and Bells, three Bay Area bands that are blending different musical genres to create new music.

Bells @ The New Parish, SF 10/19/12
Bells

Bells @ The New Parish, SF 10/19/12
Bells

Bells are blending bits of calypso with jazz and rock — add in some great four-part harmonies and they have quite a unique sound we’ve never heard before. Working on their first album, this is a band to keep an eye on. You can hear some demos of their music below.

Con Brio @ The New Parish,SF  10/19/12
Con Brio

Con Brio @ The New Parish,SF  10/19/12
Con Brio

Con Brio are also blending different genres (soul, jazz, R&B) together to create something different. Led by Xandra Corpora’s excellent singing, this six-piece band rocked the New Parish, and it’s no wonder they have a large following in the Bay Area. Check some of their music below.

The Seshen @ The New Parish,SF 10/20/12
The Seshen

The Seshen @ The New Parish,SF 10/20/12
The Seshen

The Seshen took the crowd on a ride with their blend of electronic, R&B, and indie rock. With vocals by Lalin St. Juste and Arasha Orr, The Seshen creates a sonic landscape that pulls you right into their music. The song “Oblivion” from their self-titled album is an excellent example of the landscape they create.

The Seshen @ The New Parish,SF 10/20/12
The Seshen

The Seshen @ The New Parish,SF 10/20/12
The Seshen

The Seshen @ The New Parish,SF 10/20/12
The Seshen

 For more badass photos from the night, click HERE.

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