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Sue Generis and Down and Above to rock Marty's

Date 10/2/2003 12:00 AM | Topic: Arts & Culture

Sue Generis is returning to Luther this Saturday, Oct. 4, at 9 p.m. with Down and Above in Marty's. Sue Generis played last spring for KWLC, and are currently supporting their new CD, Back to Nowhere, by opening for Down and Above on Saturday.

"Sue Generis is the best band that I've ever heard at Luther College, but I heard Down and Above is even better," said James Gregg ('04).

Down and Above (DNA) and Sue Generis are two of the leading rock bands from Minneapolis. Both bands have received substantial airplay on 93X's Loud N Local. DNA won the 93X Battle of the Bands this spring and played on the main stage at 93X-Fest with Audioslave and Stone Sour.

The three-piece melodic bass-driven rock band has crisp, innovative 3-part harmonies that define their music. They have recorded a few songs with a producer in New York, but decided to stick with their creative freedom and maintain their unique sound.

DNA has developed a huge fan base by doing it the old fashioned way -- playing show after show after show full of energy.

Sue Generis is a piano rock band fronted by classically trained pianist Sebastian Davin, who possesses a voice stronger than an Altoid mint. Davin and drummer Jake Englund, attended Berklee College of Music for a year where they recorded their first self-titled CD.

"If only I could be a freshman in high school and the guitarist in a band" says Dain TePoel ('05) of the guitarist, Seth Davin, whose profuse talent belies his 15 years of age.

Rob Burke, who contributes to Sue Generis' unique sound with his dynamic bass, completes the group.

"Listening to their album, not every song sounds the same, so they have a lot of versatility. Their live show is hilarious, especially with their stage banter between songs," says Annie Hendrickson ('05).

Sue Generis spent time this summer in a recording studio in Nashville with producer Chris Granger, who has worked with Six Pence None the Richer and Wilco. They came out sounding like Ben Folds Five with a harder edge, which is very evident in their high-powered live shows.

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Lindsay Kimball
A&E Reporter

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