Les Big ByrdSWE
Eliza NiemiCAN
Adventurous psychedelic krautpop
Swedish psych-rock luminaries Les Big Byrd bring their sonic odyssey to Vera on May 21, riding high on the release of their acclaimed fourth album, Diamonds, Rhinestones and Hard Rain. Led by Stockholm rock veteran Jocke Åhlund, the band weaves glittering pop hooks with stormy psychedelic textures, pushing beyond the boundaries of their genre. Known for epic slow-burners like “Mareld” and punchy gems like “Curved Light,” Les Big Byrd’s latest work showcases a band at full creative throttle.
Support act Eliza Niemi is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. She began her musical career in her country’s post-punk and math-pop scene before releasing a couple of EPs and the album Staying Mellow Blows as a solo artist. These days, she brings her blend of chamber pop and DIY sensibilities, featuring unconventional cello techniques, to audiences around the world.