By Alex Gryciuk
On Sept. 28, core bands members Ortiz, Cone, Childers and Igreti performed for a small crowd. However, the band was missing its keyboardist, Chase Woodbury, who is in Boston attending college. Photo credit: Alex Gryciuk
The energy remained high at the concert as band supporters moved alongside highly percussive tunes and creative melodies.
“The climax is often punctuated by the percussionist in a mighty crash that soothes my soul,” Punsalan said. “Not to mention some positively malicious, evil and wickedly good bass licks that made my head nod.”
Taking inspiration from a myriad of artists such as Backseat Lovers, Queens of the Stone Age and Boy Comma, the group combines various genres into a unique sound; indie, punk and alternative rock are incorporated into the music and best characterized as upbeat garage rock.
“Our goal when we started the band was indie,” guitarist Cone said. “We’ve kind of just ventured off and kind of branched into this, you know, alt-rock mix, indie mix, punk mix, whatever.”
While many attendees stood around in the warehouse parking lot and socialized, others watched the The Motel Bedsheets from their parked cars on Sept. 28. Photo credit: Alex Gryciuk
Now releasing original music and playing local shows, The Motel Bedsheets started as a class project for its music industry class during its first year at Edison High School.
“I drafted them [the band members] like fantasy picks,” Ortiz said.
Through mutual friends and a shared love for music, Igreti joined the following year as a bass player.
Since then, the band has acquired a thriving fan base while performing at notable venues such as the House of Blues in Anaheim and FTG Warehouse in Santa Ana.
Promoting a fun night out, The Motel Bedsheets invites fans and new listeners to their upcoming, unique shows.
“There’s a ton of house shows that always happen. If you got a free Friday night and five bucks, go have a good time, go meet people and go listen to good music,” Cone said.
