Stream “Bones” here: https://ffm.to/bonespresave
The vocalist Hunter Kelly says, “Bones” is an appreciative song. Like many people, I easily get caught up in trying to live really fast which doesn’t give me the time to be truly appreciative. I’ve written a lot of songs about nightlife because I’ve felt the most revealing shared moments come from a good night out. Bones was written in contrast to that. Working as a lifeguard, the only time I got to really slow my life down was in the morning before my shift. Often my good friend Cooper and I would wake up early to bike into the (Capitola) village early to watch the stillness and natural beauty of the coast before it was filled with people. We were incredibly privileged to get to spend our summers there. Shamefully, these were some of the only times I truly got to share my appreciation for where we were living with another person while working that job.”
Trestles in a beach rock project from Santa Cruz, California. Formed in 2021, the new band made a name for themselves playing in the college rock circuit during the major post-pandemic scene resurgence. While Trestles definitely allows the beach town aesthetic of Santa Cruz to seep into their music, the band is more interested in creating a sound that equally criticizes and celebrates west coast garage rock tradition. By finding a balance between the nostalgia of 1960’s musicianship and the accessibility of modern garage rock textures and pop sensibility, the band’s sound aims to be relentlessly rooted in the present. This attitude is delivered through sarcastic, yet aware lyrics that aim to make living in the moment feel like a study in social politics. Trestles’ music is plainly meant for whoever who wants to hear it.
After becoming a quintessential new band to look out for, Trestles released their first LP Halfway Up The Hill in 2022. Propelled by the success of local indie anthems Dwell & Rip Curl Sweatshirt the band embarked on a couple of west coast runs, playing numerous sold out shows in college towns. In 2024, Trestles was recognized as Santa Cruz’s “Band of the Year” for their explosive live shows, solidifying them as one to watch. Equipped with an expansive arsenal of road-tested songs, Trestles will be making unavoidable noise. Following the release of Postcard EP, this year will bring their anticipated sophomore album Salt and Western US Tour. See all tour dates below.
Tour dates
July 18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
July 19 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
September 3 – Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre
September 4 – Portland OR – White Eagle Saloon
September 5- Seattle, WA – Barboza
September 6 – Bellingham, WA – Make Shift
September 10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
September 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The DLC
September 12 -Denver, CO – The Back Buzzard
September 13 – Boulder, CO -Velvet Elk Lounge
September 17-Phoneix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge
September 18 -San Diego, CA – TBD
September 19 – Encinitas, CA – 1st Street Bar
September 20 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Wayfarer
September 26 – Sa Luis Obispo, CA – SLO Brew
September 27 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
October 9 – Reno, NV – The Holland Project
October 10 – Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
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