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The Soft Bombs

Rank #5 Nevada City, CA Rock / Indie Pop / Psychedelic

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Members: Michael Padilla: Guitar, Vocals - Ryan Sheridan: Bass, Vocals - Ben Bodine: Drums, Vocals - R H Brodie: Keyboards, Synthesizers

Sounds Like: The Cure, David Bowie (Official), Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin Official

Label: Soundport Records

Manager: (530) 575 1390

Bio: The Soft Bombs have graced the music scene with a fresh, authentic sound that draws from rock & roll roots, yet sizzles with originality. The diversely talented four-piece band brings together sounds of both classic and contemporary rock & roll, psychedelic dance trips, worldly earth-toned beats ... See Full Bio

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The Soft Bombs has a show on 05/15/2013 at 08:00 PM @ The Kno... in San Francisco, CA http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/199934077 #concert

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“The Soft Bombs explode with new fresh music built on a classic rock foundation. This is the type of adult contemporary rock album that multiple generations of listeners can enjoy together. A full band of shredding drums, bass, keyboards and guitars, this is a true treat in genuine rock tradition. Fans of Muse, Supergrass, the Jefferson Starship and the Flaming Lips will all want to quickly add The Soft Bombs to their favorites. Track #2 Midnight – This track is a full sounding rocker with an upbeat hook. You will find yourself wanting to sing along with the jangly guitars and deep vocals that create layers of rock ‘n’ roll happiness for anytime of day or night. Track #9 Leave Me Out – This song shows yet another side of the versatile Bombs. A rich tapestry of sound with sweet streams of melody, instrumental intertwining with vocals. You can escape any stress of the world with this song. Reviewed by June Caldwell, http://www.radio-media.com”

— June Caldwell, Bryan Farrish Promotions

"The Soft Bombs’ new album 'Embrace The Light' continues the psych-pop journey they started with their wonderful self-titled first release. Originally the brainchild of guitarist & vocalist Michael Padilla, this sophomore effort shows a band that is clearly becoming a unified force and delivers quite a kick to say the least. Some songs harken back to the explosive improvisations of vintage Syd Barrett at his peak in the Floyd days. Others bring to mind reflections of Robyn Hitchcock and Julian Cope, yet the band rocks with all the pop splendor of what Ric Ocasek’s Cars could have been had they not lost their edge. Eclectic, eccentric and most wonderful, Embrace The Light raises the bar considerably for this young band that is clearly full of great promise for the future, yet delivers more than enough immediate pleasures for the present. Highly recommended."

— Mikial Graham, Other Side KVMR 89.5

““You don’t know The Soft Bombs? Change that. The quartet from California performed at the Sunset on Saturday night with all the groovy mood lighting you’d hope for from a band with an amazing, bewitching, trippy ’60s sound. I enjoyed every bit of their set. I honestly wish this band lived in Seattle because they’d go over so well here. But enough about relocating entire bands. The Soft Bombs might be placed in that dream rock genre, but I’m going to put them in a brainwave genre. Their songs move along in all those small and large synapses, pleasurably rearranging them all. “Late Love” completely hit the spot. Get their debut, The Soft Bombs, and prepare yourself for their second release, which they’re working on right now.” ”

— Dagmar Siegel, BackBeat Seattle

“Radio Interview 05.01.2011 KVMR 89.5fm Nevada City, CA ”

— Julia Harper, Notes From Underground

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Jun 15

FIRE & STEEL FESTIVAL
Colfax, CA, US | 5:00pm
FIRE & STEEL FESTIVAL
Colfax, CA, US
Sat Jun 15 5:00pm
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http://burningtribe.com/uncategorized/fire-steel-festival/ 4 Live Bands – 6 DJ’s – 12 Art Cars – “Mischief Labs” Fire Effects – “Lunar Roots” Fire Dance and Hoop Team – Lots of Interactive “Theme Camps” – “Art Car & Burner PARADE through Historic Colfax – 50 Street Vendors – Flash Mob – No Host Beer, Wine & Margaritas – Dancing – “Family Friendly” till 11PM – “After Parties” till 2am
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Jun 15

Colfax Greek bistro
Colfax, CA, US | 11:00pm
Colfax Greek bistro
Colfax, CA, US
Sat Jun 15 11:00pm
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AFTER PARTY for Fire and Steel Festival in Colfax, CA. http://burningtribe.com/uncategorized/fire-steel-festival/

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Dr. Luna
Hey guys, Dr. Luna here. Sharing the love. <3
Bruce Wheelock
Hi Neighbors! Just browsing the local talent. Nice tunes nice sound! Thanks a Bunch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peace, Bruce
healingcolors
..need some weekend sounds...here for to listen and share...Late Love...big big cheers...have a beautiful weekend too...much love...your punky angel...xoxox...
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