Blitz Vega
Blitz Vega is a band based between New York City and Los Angeles featuring Andy Rourke bassist of The Smiths and frontman and guitarist Kav Sandhu. The band debuted their first single "Hey Christo" on April 16, 2019. It was described as 'a rager that springs from the Primal Scream/Kasabian/Black Rebel Motorcycle Club family tree' by Buzz Bands LA.[1]
In April 2019 they recorded a live EP at Abbey Road Studios[2] and featured on Red Stripe Presents: This Feeling TV presented by Laura Whitmore and Gordon Smart.[3]
The band played their debut live show on July 24, 2019 at The House Of Machines in L.A.'s Arts District.[4] They followed up with the release of their second single "Lost & Found"[5] on September 20, 2019, and a single for Halloween on October 30, 2019, "LA Vampire".[6]
References
- "Ears Wide Open: Blitz Vega". Buzz Bands LA. July 18, 2019.
- "The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke lanches new band Blitz Vega". Music-News.com.
- "Check Out The Episode Nine Of 'This Feeling' TV featuring The Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke's New Band 'Blitz Vega' And More". stopcryingyourheartout.co.uk.
- "Blitz Vega At The House Of Machines, Wednesday July 24th 2019". rock nyc. August 13, 2019.
- "PREMIERE: Blitz Vega Get Really Real with "Lost & Found"". FLOOD.
- "Blitz Vega Releases New Single 'LA Vampire'". BroadwayWorld.com.