The Aces is one of those bands that I have had the honor of watching grow over the years and I’m excited (but also low key sad) to announce that Sunday, March 10th may be my last chance to catch this powerhouse of a band in a venue as intimate as The 7th Street Entry.
Playing shimmering indie pop with an electronic edge, the Aces are an all female quartet hailing from Provo, Utah. The group was formed in 2008 by singer and guitarist Cristal Ramirez, suitarist Katie Henderson, bass player McKenna Petty and drummer Alisa Ramirez (Cristal’s sister). The members of the group were longtime friends, and it didn’t take long for them to click as songwriters and musicians. They began performing under the name the Blue Aces, and were soon performing at teen events and school assemblies.
As their popularity grew, they made their way into Provo music clubs (aided by the fact that many venues in the area don’t serve alcohol, making them open to teenage bands), and their reputation grew across the state as they issued a seven-song EP in 2012. The online magazine Provo Buzz named them one of the city’s best ten bands, and Paste Magazine included them in their feature “10 Best Utah Bands You Should Know”.
They shortened their name to the Aces in 2016 and struck a deal with Red Bull Records, which released the single “Stuck” in March of that year. “Stuck” racked up more than two million plays on streaming services, and gave them their first taste of national success. A second Aces single from Red Bull records, “Physical” followed in April 2017. Their first album, When My Heart Felt Volcanic, is out now worldwide.
Tishmal will be kicking the night off in style. “Tishmal” is the debut solo project of Rachel Brockbank, a San Diego native currently living in New York City. Tishmal means hummingbird in Luiseño, the language of her Native American heritage. The name was given to her as a young girl, around the same time she began to seriously write music. After years of closet writing, Rachel is now working with producers Mason Porter (Mr. Tape, Goldmyth) and Christian Darais (The Brocks). Tishmal’s star is rapidly rising, opening dates for big names like CHVRCHES and The Moth & The Flame. Her brand of brooding, intelligent pop is finding a home with critical listeners desperately wanting more depth from the electronic scene.
This show is sold out but make sure to watch First Avenue’s social media accounts for last minute giveaways and ticket releases!
Remaining Tour Dates:
Feb. 26 – Washington, D.C. – Union Stage
Feb. 28 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
March 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Foundry
March 2 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Wolf Den
March 3 – Boston, MA – Sonia
March 5 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
March 6 – Detroit, MI – El Club
March 8 – Columbus, OH – The Basement
March 9 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
March 10 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry
March 12 – St. Louis, MO – Blueberry Hill
March 13 – Kansas City, MO – recordBar
March 15 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall
March 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
