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Oh My God

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Oh My God performs "That's Just Me"

I’ve always said that indie-rock could use more organ! The Chicago trio Oh My God has been thrilling audiences for the past five years with a quirky rock sound full of originality from organ player “ig.” In that time they’ve recorded four albums using only bass, drums and organ. However for their latest album, Fools Want Noise (Split Red Records), they turned to Jake Garcia (of Darediablo) to play electric guitar. On the road they will be bringing Matt Lenny to wield the axe and show off this exciting new direction. The new sound is energetic and retains the catchy vocal hooks, foot tapping rhythms and flashes of organ that has kept their sound fresh. The title song from the album showcases this quality, with a fast guitar rhythm blended with a heavy organ groove rounding out a powerful track. This doesn’t mean Oh My God has turned to a harder sound, but the guitar has found its place in assisting the rest of the band, in driving home those catchy hooks that have been a prominent element of their music, and freeing up ig’s organ for even more melodic improvisation. The Pancake Junkies open the show.

Sunday, May 27 at 7pm (doors). Broadway Joe’s, 3051 Main St. (837-3650)www.bjoes.com