We urge you to multitask and check these guys out as you’re reading this. Delta Spirit, the San Diego, California crew assembled back in 2005, now have a wonderful album to show for their past 3 years of work, Ode To Sunshine.

Their sound is quite identifiable, yet overflows into a multitude of genres. Perhaps the best comparision to be offered is that they sound like the soulful rock of Spoon or The Cops and the rustic simplicity of country rock. Harmonicas, gritty guitars, frolicking piano and the rabid, yet obsessive singing style of Matthew Vasquez make this all worthwhile.

Its the kind of feeling you get when you could place these guys 40 years ago in history and they would still shine and haphazardly make their catalog relevant. Its obvious by their music that they enjoy playing to their niche of both new and old styles, all while combing them over with shimmering beachside bass and guitar melodies.

Ode To Sunshine is the band’s follow up to 2006’s EP, I Think I’ve Found It. Their first single from OTS is the unmissable “Trashcan”. If you enjoy the upbeat “Streetwalker“, its a guarantee you will like this as well.

MP3: Delta Spirit – Streetwalker (mp3)

Delta Spirit has toured with the likes of the Cold War Kids, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Dr. Dog and their current tour schedule is listed below:

Aug 31, 2008 Schubas – Chicago, IL (Delta Spirit only)
Sep 5, 2008 IOTA Club & Café – Arlington, Virginia
Sep 6, 2008 The Earl – Atlanta, Georgia
Sep 7, 2008 3rd and Lindsley – Nashville, Tennessee
Sep 8, 2008 Bottletree – Birmingham, Alabama
Sep 9, 2008 Thirsty Hippo – Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Sep 11, 2008 Walter’s on Washington – Houston, Texas
Sep 12, 2008 Lola’s Saloon – Ft. Worth, Texas
Sep 13, 2008 The Parish – Austin, Texas
Sep 16, 2008 Club Congress – Tucson, Arizona
Sep 17, 2008 The Casbah – San Diego, California
Sep 19, 2008 The Detroit Bar – Costa Mesa, California
Sep 20, 2008 Cellar Door – Visalia, California
Sep 23, 2008 Doug Fir Lounge – Portland, Oregon
Sep 24, 2008 Tractor Tavern – Seattle, Washington
Sep 26, 2008 Austin City Limits – Austin TX
Sep 27, 2008 Hi–Dive – Denver, Colorado
Sep 29, 2008 The Waiting Room – Omaha, Nebraska
Sep 30, 2008 The Record Bar – Kansas City, Missouri
Oct 1, 2008 High Noon Saloon – Madison, Wisconsin
Oct 2, 2008 Blind Pig – Ann Arbor, Michigan
Oct 8, 2008 Revolution Hall – Troy, NY
Oct 9, 2008 Iron Horse – Northampton, MA
Oct 10, 2008 Middle East (downstairs) – Cambridge, Massachusetts

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