This is a 21+ event w/ valid ID at Soda Bar - San Diego. semiwestern is the shoegaze/indie rock project of T exas based artist Ty Bohrnstedt. Started with his friend Daniel Gonzalez, their creative undertaking took root in their childhood, as they crossed paths as tennis players competing in national junior tournaments around the country. They would later reunite in their early 20s and form semiwestern. While spearheaded by Bohrnstedt, he enlists the talents of longtime collaborator Jeff Morisano (kissed her little sister) and friends Chris Semmelbeck, T om Little and Preston Smith. With influences ranging from the visionary songcraft of Grandaddy, Pinback and R. Stevie Moore, to the moodiness and melodic brilliance of Lou Reed, Elliott Smith, Built To Spill, and Sonic Youth, semiwestern weaves a charmingly unpolished and emotive sound that is heavily informed by DIY ethos. Despite the distance between them, with Daniel residing in Arkansas, Jeff in Connecticut, and Ty in Texas, they overcome geographical obstacles by sharing their creative process digitally. Iterations of songs are exchanged via email, while discussions and refining of their musical vision take place over countless phone calls. Formerly known as The Vliets, semiwestern has garnered recognition in the vibrant music scene of Austin, Texas. They were once voted as the "Best Emerging Rock Band” in Austin by The Deli Magazine, and have opened for notable artists such as Ariel Pink, Alex G, DIIV, zzzahara, Elvis Depressedly, Madi Diaz and Frankie Rose. A self titled full length album was released in September 2023 on Spirit Goth Records and new single ‘abasement tapes’ was released in 2024 on Born Losers Records. “..sounds like if Elliott Smith made shoegaze” - Stereogum "semiwestern's dusty debut is a breathtaking indie rock record filled with raw reflection and intimate emotion" - Atwood Magazine Presented by Soda & In Your Pocket. This is a 21+ event