Bay area-based R&B group The Seshen is set to grace the Cornerstone stage in Berkeley this Friday. Opening will be LoCura, Space Captain, and DJ Dream Queen. Characterized by Akiyoshi Ehara’s synthy-disco beats and Lalin St. Juste’s prowling vocals the group creates music that lies somewhere between casual listening and groovy dance floor jams, accented by uniquely layered rhythms. Drummer Chris Thalmann, keyboard/synth player Mahesh Rao, percussionist Mirza Kopelman, and sampler Kumar Butler add to the mix, layering unique sounds ranging from dub to 70’s electronica that would remain otherwise unmatched. Listing greats from Erykah Badu to Radiohead as their influences, The Seshen is impossible to pin down by genre. The six piece’s latest album, Flames and Figures (2016), demonstrates a major point of growth after their first two EPs, expanding into increasingly feminine and existential lyrics over meditative mixes of drum machines and syncopated live percussion. Critics have said the album “oozes lovely variety,” describing it as both “solidly grounded,” and “otherworldly.” Better yet, multiple members are Cal grads, making Friday’s show a sort of homecoming for the local Berkeley community. In spirit, The B-Side will be giving away two tickets to the event. For further show information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Cornerstone website and the Facebook event. For more information about our ticket giveaway, visit our Facebook page. Written by Veronica Irwin Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Δ