Phosphene On The Move

PHOSPHENE

SOPHIA'S THAI KITCHEN

DAVIS, CA

28 APRIL 2018

Away from the bustle of the state capitol, Sacramento, the college town of Davis is nestled, abutting the UC Davis campus. Having been hipped awhile back by the good folks at The Owl Mag, the time was finally ripe to check out Sophia's Thai Kitchen. Spring is here, and proprietor Kevin Wan got the ball rolling on another season of live music on the patio of Sophia's, and we made the road trip up.

Phosphene came up from the Bay Area, making a rare appearance in a time of transition, pending a move to Portland, and before embarking to the studio to record a new LP. Performing as a duo live for the first time, (with bassist Kevin currently on a sojourn in Japan), Rachel and Matt worked through a intimate set, mixing old favorites like "Metric" and "Wire" plus new material, with "PDA" standing out strong. One usually gets lost in the totality of the band's sound, and this was a great opportunity to appreciate and marvel at the individual contributions of the players. Old friends, sublime music, and a full belly, one could not ask for a better Saturday night...