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me the Montauk Project is a way of erasing our old band from the memories of all the people who have ever heard says bassist Robert Demakis, who previously joined with Rickey Piscopo and Mike Doyle (drums) in the metal-influenced Save Me Walter. is a new band. This is what we really want to do. This is more of who we Taking its cues from instrumental acts such as Explosions in the Sky, the trio create psychedelic landscapes that shift like sand drifts. by design, says Demakis, noting the vocals are always the last element added.

On the self- released debut EP, Against singing functions as another instrument in the mix. talked about doing instrumental says Demakis. is one instrumental song we have now, but it done in time for the Demakis began playing the bass in high school, picking up the instrument so he could jam with his uncles at family get-to- gethers. figured since they all played guitar I could play with them if I learned adds Demakis.) Shortly after- wardhe began playing with Piscopo and Doyle, friends since grade school. Since adopting its new nomde rock last year, the band has become even more of a focus; Demakis even dropped out Northern Illinois University after his sophomore year to pursue music.

Headlights The members of the Headlights proudly call themselves road warriors. In 2006 the band played 161 shows and celebrated the New Year by launching a three-month world tour that them to Amsterdam, Paris and London. The extensive touring has been a boon to the musicianship as it prepares to record its sophomore LP. the longest time we talked about wanting to be on the road and really get out and do Erin Fein said. get a lot of information from being on the road because exposed to a lot of music and a lot of different As the group makes a long- overdue return to its hometown, it will be interesting to see how its infectious, indie-pop sound has developed.

Downing Montauk psychedelic sheen The Montauk Project brings its swirling rock sound to the Clearwater Theater in West Dundee Tuesday. The Montauk Project Instruments sing, vocals provide backup When: 7 p.m. Tuesday Where: Clearwater Theater, 96 W. Main West Dundee Price: 847-836-8820 Headlights Back from Europe with infectious indie-pop When: 7 p.m. Thursday Where: Subterranean, 2011 W.

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