Roah Summit play the Shop Sept 19
Roah Summit is a local band from Costa Mesa formed from a group of friends who shared a passion for music. Catch the group for their first performance at The Shop in Costa Mesa on Fri, Sept. 19.
After a year in the studio producing their first EP Deep Bloom they are ready to take on the Orange County Music scene. OC Concert Guide caught up with the guys from the band to get to some inside on the band.
OCCG: Tell me a little bit about the band and how you met?
RS: Roah Summit is the product of a couple of friends collaborating. Jake had written music with Drew in the past, and had also been the art director for Kevin’s films, so the idea of starting a band made sense as a creative endeavor. After that, everybody else just naturally fell into place. The whole band formed very seamlessly.
OCCG: You are having your record release party this Friday, what are you most excited for?
RS: We’re mostly just excited about having our content out. It’s been such a long process. It will be rewarding to have a finished product and to let people experience the music live.
OCCG: Is there anything you guys do before the show to prep for it?
RS: For this particular show, there has been an enormous amount of preparation; mainly because we want our first show to set the bar for who we are as a band.
OCCG: What was the recording process like for Deep Bloom?
RS: Very long! We’ve spent over a year establishing our musical identity and adjusting the material. One song in particular we decided to re-record completely… Fortunately, we had a lot of talent alongside us the entire way. The great musicians and producers that worked with us on the record made the process a cathartic and rewarding experience.
OCCG: Being a local OC band how do you feel about the current music scene out here?
RS: It’s pretty great. A wealth of interesting and creative music has come out of the Orange County area, and we’re friends with some incredibly talented artists around here. We’re definitely proud to be a part of it all.
OCCG: What’s your favorite local spot to catch a good show?
RS: There are some radical venues around town, especially in the Costa Mesa area. For a well-produced concert close to home, there is The Observatory/Constellation Room. But for more intimate spaces with a cool atmosphere, Wayfarer and Casa are favorites.
OCCG: How often does the band get together to practice or write?
RS: We get together formally a few times a week. But half of us live together, so we’re always hanging out.
OCCG: Now that you are releasing your newest record, what’s next for you guys?
RS: You can expect to see Roah Summit playing live across Southern California throughout the fall. On top of that, we’re shooting a music video for “Secrets” in January, and have already started writing and getting ready for the full length that is coming out summer 2015.