The Resurrection Men performed at Harlow's on Friday, August 6. In between a solo musician opener - Josh Howell, and DJ DNA closing with and a sort of 90's club classic revival, the brothers Calloway rocked the house. This was the band's first major club appearance in Sacramento. It came just a week after they performed at The Golden Bear during the California Automobile Museum's Car Cruise and Show in Midtown.

The crowd was a mix of Sacramento and Bay Area fans.  One fan, Daunish Aboobaker, came all the way from Seattle.  He happens o be the brother of bass player Nadeem Aboobaker, aka Chester Calloway.  Asked about seeing his brother in the crowd, Nadeem said, "I was really surprised. He didn't tell me he was coming.  I'm glad he got to see us play though."

Daunish was clearly happy with the entire band's performance.  "It was great to come down and see family, friends, and the show.  I wish they'd come play in Seattle some time."

Indeed, The Resurrection Men would likely have a nice following up north.  Maybe a date at The Showbox isn't too far off.

The band opened playing "New Capo," a somewhat soft and slow introduction that highlighted both the band's musical mastery and the lead singer's vocal dynamic range. The crowd at Harlow's was instantly captivated.

What followed, however, was a journey into an entirely different space. The band's second song, "Seroquel," was a galactic journey into psychotically echoing rhythm flanked by reverberating vocals that took listeners on a steady beat-driven ride through the spacial madness of light and fog that thereafter characterized the show. 

AAfter the show, the band was asked what happened during that musical moment, but they could only shrug and smile. John Petroni, the master sound man at Harlow's, said he just felt a Northwest post-grunge element being expressed, and he gave it life. He said he was reminded of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and others who hail from Seattle, Portland, and destinations in between.

Vic Torza, General Manager of Harlow's, was noticeably impressed as well. At the conclusion of the show, he was quick to extend an invitation for the band to return to play another show. "Maybe a mid-week show," said Torza.

Harlow's showcases some of the finest musicians in the country, and in the world, during mid-week shows on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

If you haven't seen or heard The Resurrection Men yet, they really are a must-see local band. Keep an eye on the local events calendar, as they are sure to play again soon. Given how the band demonstrated their ability to play a true three hour headline length set last week at The Golden Bear, the relatively short set at Harlow's was like a ruthlessly delightful teaser that left fans screaming for more.

The band is currently in the final stages of recording an EP due to be released next month. Kevin Prince at Roseville's One Eleven Recording Studio is principally in charge of sound design and engineering. Until their release hits shelves, look for The Resurrection Men to announce future performance dates on their website or their Facebook page.

The Resurrection Men can also be followed on Twitter.  For more information or for booking information, the band can be reached by email at info@resurrectionmen.net.