It takes an extra-talented group of musicians to earn the title of John in the Morning’s Favorite Band in the World, but Brooklyn’s We Are Augustines have done so twice–both in their current incarnation and in Billy McCarthy and Eric Sanderson’s previous band Pela. Arising from Pela’s ashes, with new drummer Rob Allen in tow, We Are Augustines have a sound similar to their predecessor: passionate rock with big bombastic choruses, anchored by McCarthy’s perfectly imperfect emotive voice.
At the Triple Door earlier today, they put on a gloriously exuberant KEXP set, drawing from their dynamic debut Rise Ye Sunken Ships, and declaring themselves as happy to be playing as the audience was to hear it. Tune into KEXP at 4:30 today to hear this performance, or get your tickets at the door ($20) and see them live at the Neptune tonight, opening for Band of Skulls.