Evolution Eden at The Whisky – Live Photos
EVOLUTION EDEN LIVE PHOTOS
EVOLUTION EDEN LIVE PHOTOSThe Whisky
West Hollywood, CA
January 10, 2025
Evolution Eden delivered the kind of opening set at The Whisky that makes you wonder how an audience is supposed to have any energy left for the headliner. The Bay Area quartet came out swinging, powered by the tag‑team frontmanship of Brandon Owen and Mike “Pap” Pappas, whose chemistry feels effortless and electric. Owen’s lead guitarand vocals work cut through the room with precision and fire, while Pap’s rhythm playing and vocals grounded the sound with grit and swagger.
Behind them, the rhythm section of bassist Mike McShane and drummer Jon Hand proved to be Evolution Eden’s secret weapon. McShane’s melodic bass lines and tight harmonies added depth to every chorus, and Hand’s drumming drove the set with a punch that never let the momentum dip. Together, they created a foundation that let the dual‑vocal attack shine.
Songs from their latest album, Sonic Cinema, translated beautifully live—big hooks, polished arrangements, and a confident sense of identity. Even in a venue steeped in rock history, Evolution Eden felt completely at home, playing with the conviction of a band that knows exactly who they are.
By the time they wrapped, the crowd was fully primed for One Last Kiss, but there was no mistaking it: Evolution Eden left a mark of their own.
Photos by Scott Waters
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