Roanoke-based, by way of Phoenix and Philadelphia, Michael & The Pentecost came together on Inauguration Day, 2017.
Employing a lonesome, dusty, brand of Americana, they've played stages from New York to Phoenix.
$8 advance tickets, $12 day of.
“There’s a great, shuddering growl that seems to permeate through most of the great rock records. In fact, one might argue that when listening to a truly magnificent rock singer, it’s the purity of their growl that truly elevates them to the status of visionary. There’s something of that great, recognizable howl with which Michael & The Pentecost teases listeners on the single Revisionaries. The tune moves like a burning wagon’s slow spin into oblivion. It’s a love song methodically torn apart by too much passion. And, there’s a howl to that longing that won’t require any sort of interpreter for the true believers. ” - Eduard Banulescu
— Alt 77
“This Phoenix 3-piece released a new 4-track EP back in June which includes this noir gem, “The Ballad of Lonesome George”. Yep, according to the band, Lonesome George was a real person with a less than stellar run in this world, but his life did inspire this brooding Americana ballad so that’s something. If you dig the dusty alt-folk of Michael & The Pentecost on “The Ballad of Lonesome George”, make sure you delve into the band’s latest EP, American Legion, which is available through Bandcamp. ” - Carly Schorman