Khruangbin take-off new tour and album in San Diego

The eclectic Texas trio Khruangbin returned to San Diego to kick off their new tour, “A LA SALA,” featuring their newly released self-titled album. Tickets for the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park sold out quickly, with an eager audience filling the surrounding docks in hopes of seeing the “airplane” in action.

On a minimalist stage, adorned in white with only three illuminated windows, Laura Lee Ochoa, DJ Johnson, and Mark Speer started the second date of their tour. They began by performing pieces from their previous albums, before transitioning to the 12 tracks of “A LA SALA.”

Initially shy and positioned at the back of the stage, Mark Speer and Laura Lee Ochoa gradually moved closer to their audience, who cheered and applauded each time they recognized the characteristic movements of the guitarist and bassist, as well as their melodies. Although Speer’s guitar shone as usual, and the clarity of Lee’s bass stood out, some attendees noted that the vocals were somewhat muted, especially during Speer’s solos.

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Khruangbin, whose name means “flying engine” or “airplane” in Thai, is currently a key figure in the modern sound that blends cultures, rhythms, and styles from around the world, reflecting the contemporary cultural moment in the United States.

Last weekend, Khruangbin performed at the Coachella festival and will return next Sunday in Indio, California. The “A LA SALA” tour will continue in this state with two shows in San Luis Obispo on April 18 and 19; then it will move to Las Vegas on the 23rd and 24th. In addition to touring major U.S. cities, the group will also visit European capitals.

Los Hermanos Gutiérrez, an Ecuadorian-Swiss brother duo that blends Latin American rhythms and Western styles with two guitars, opened the show this Tuesday and will accompany Khruangbin in their performances. Their act served as an introduction for many in the audience, who applauded and connected with the event’s atmosphere.