Kicking off Valentine’s Day weekend with great music is not a bad way to dive into the holiday, for couples and singles alike. This last Friday, February 12, Summer Twins performed at Acerogami, Pomona, CA, joined by Veronica Bianqui. The entire event had a drinks-with-friends vibe, framed by the venue’s exposed brick, low lighting, projected music videos, and a few heart-shaped balloons at the stage. The beauty of smaller venues is the level of comfort they create. Conversation before and after the show flowed easily, from excitement about the performers to stray cats and operatic voicemails.
The flyer advertised the event as an indie rock dance party, and it hit the mark. The tranquil venue created a cool backdrop to a fun night. I found myself watching a guy in pink suspenders and matching bowtie dance the night away, joining the crowd in swaying along to the mellow rhythms of both performers, and grinning at the dancing that happened on-stage. …show more content…
I recommend that anybody and everybody reading this review go to her SoundCloud right now and check her out. Her song “If Love’s a Gun, I’m Better Off Dead” is amazing both live and recorded. There was just something so perfect about the juxtaposition of the song’s performance and the heart-shaped balloons and Cupid cutouts that will stay with me for a long time. The whole set was fun and got several people dancing. Shout-out to Tatiana, vocals, who danced to every song from start to finish and the surprising flirty dance moves Veronica pulled out during the last