MIRADOR BRING A NIGHT OF ROCK’N’ROLL BLUES TO THE FONDA THEATER WITH THEIR DEBUT ALBUM
THE FONDA — LOS ANGELES, CA
Those passing by The Fonda Theater on October 2nd might have noticed a very 70s-inspired, fashionably dressed crowd entering the venue. The occasion? Rock and roll band Mirador’s long-awaited Los Angeles stop on their North American tour. Kicking off the night was indie-alternative artist Linka Moja, who has been touring with them across the states. Her set featured captivating originals, and also included two haunting, crowd-pleasing covers: Radiohead’s “Creep” and the ever-iconic “House of the Rising Sun”.
Before Mirador even hit the stage, the crowd was on the edge of their proverbial seats, pushing towards the stage, waiting to catch a glimpse of anyone and anything. Finally, four silhouettes took the stage, and the eruption of screams was nearly enough to break the sound barrier. Immediately, the band launched into “Heels of the Hunt” off of their self-titled debut album MIRADOR, setting loose a blitz of wailing guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and powerfully raw vocals. Every word was sung back to them, with the exception of moments when one of the members would step towards the edge of the stage, sparking a tidal wave of screams from fans lucky enough to be closest to them.
Fronted by Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet, Chris Turpin of Ida Mae, and Nick Pini and Mikey Sorbello on bass and drums, Mirador has palpable star power, with every member practically dancing with their instruments in a full display of talent and passion. Checking off tracks like “Fortune’s Fate” and “Must I Go Bound”, the blues-rock quartet tore through nearly every note of their new album, giving fans a chance to hear the LP practically top to bottom. “Blood and Custard” and “Ashes to Earth” were just some of the songs I heard fans eagerly chatting about, but I’m more than sure their expectations were exceeded. One of the most noticeable things about Mirador is that most of their fans would claim the band as their favorite band, highlighting the loyalty and—quite honestly—obsession they’ve earned from their fans.
From vocals to the harmonica, to guitars and rhythm, Mirador’s performance was nothing short of incredible, more than living up to the power that laces their studio tracks. Compelling performers with an audience that visibly experiences the music like a euphoric rush of blood to the head, Mirador isn’t just a band to see; they’re a band to see over and over again. With their final North American date concluding in Nashville on the 14th, time is running out for US fans. However, for those in Europe, the band will be local to you shortly after, until mid-November. Mirador’s debut album MIRADOR is out now.
