Blackwater Holylight at The Southern Cafe 2/24

Blackwater Holylight calls attention to contrasting elements, occupying a sonic spectrum that acknowledges dualities without accepting binaries. Menacing riffs and beguiling melodies lace a signature heavy sound that simultaneously uplifts and entrances listeners into head-nodding approval. The Portland, Oregon-born outfit traded the gloom of the Pacific Northwest for sunny Los Angeles, marrying elements of doom, shoegaze, and hard rock with the transcendental vibe of Southern California. The result is an intoxicating blend of intense instrumentation and arrangement that haunts the listener in all the best ways. $25.65, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com