Local Buzz: The Dark Jokes
The band formed in April 2010 and since then have played a string of successful gigs and festivals around the UK and Ireland.
Driven by the well-crafted songs of lead singer Aaron Dennington, The Dark Jokes tackle a wide range of social topics, underpinned by a tight rhythm section of trigger-happy drums and rolling bass lines, melancholic arrangements of effect-layered guitar and piano, cello, trumpet and three-part harmonies.
Support on the night comes from local rock outfit The Litigators, another young band worthy of your attention.
Traverse Bar Cafe, Cambridge Street, Wednesday, 8pm, free, 0131-228 5383