fbpx

HEARTWATCH (fka The Tropics) Headline Their Coming Out Party at Rickshaw Stop

 
tropics1

 

Words by: Chris Ryan Mannix // Photos by: Kristina Bakrevski

The Tropics claimed the headlining act at the Rickshaw Stop Thursday evening.  This was a big night for The Tropics’, showcasing songs off the highly anticipated EP due later this year.  It was also their last club performance before diving into 2015’s festival season.

As we watched The Tropics fan out across the stage to square up with their overwhelming welcome committee, San Francisco was eager for their hometown heroes to light up the stage and burn off the gloomy fog that has dampened the city’s energy level this past week.

Claire George leapt onto the stage with indigo blue pants that rocked ruffles at the waist and were riddled with red-puckered lips.  But this was not the loudest statement of the night.  After commanding the dance through their first two songs, “The New King of California” and “Bored At Best” the SF five piece dropped a bomb, announcing a name change and blowing minds.  The artists formerly known as The Tropics are entering this summer’s festival circuit as HEARTWATCH.

 

tropics9

HEARTWATCH, as the Tropics, opened for The Cathedrals during the Noise Pop wave this past February at The Independent, stealing much attention and giving their home town a brief preview of what they were to let loose.

After dropping the big news, with the house visibly shocked and throwing around various side-mouthed opinions of the rebranding, HEARTWATCH returned to the music with “Faultline.”  It was evident that the mob at the Rickshaw was caught well off guard, dancing on near autopilot through the next couple songs.  But by the time they brought us to the fan-favorite, “Sons & Daughters,” Claire and HEARTWATCH had successfully proven that they were still the same beloved band, blasting warm beach vibes that never let you stand still.  And for the rest of the show, Heartwatch kept the Rickshaw Stop dancing freely.

 

tropics4

HEARTWATCH, formerly The Tropics, is set to perform Outside Lands on Saturday Aug 8th.  Stay tuned for stage and time.

(Favorite tracks seen live: Bored at Best, Sons & Daughters, Fireproof, New King of California)

About the author

Upcoming Meetups

Promotions

Recent Posts

Trixie Rasputin Presents: Awesome Live Bay Area Music • JANUARY
January 24, 2023By
Lightning in a Bottle 2023 Lineup
January 23, 2023By
2023 SxSW Music Festival Announcement
January 13, 2023By

Top Articles

Top 20 Los Angeles & Southern California Bands of 2020 by Ian Stahl
5 Reasons Why Northern Nights Music Festival is Northern California
Rolling Loud Festival 2021 Lineup • California
Desert Daze 2021 Lineup For November 12-14th

Promotions

Mailchimp Signup

Mailchimp Signup Form

Promotions