Aqueous/Vibe & Direct/Nevele

Earlier this year, Aqueous found success via Kickstarter in funding their new album (due out in late October). That’s just one crest in a vivacious 2014, a year that began with Aqueous holing up in Buffalo for a month-long hometown residency amid thunderous snowstorms and performing, among many other things, a heady brew of Beatles classics. As evidenced by recordings flowing from their festival outings this summer, Aqueous is ascending each and every time they hit the stage. The new tunes that began rolling out in earnest over the winter (“Complex Pt. 2,” “20/20,” “Staring into the Sun”) have all matured into full-bodied jam vehicle beasts. These are excellent days to hit the road and follow Aqueous on tour or, at the very least, catch them when they play the Grog Shop. Oh, and the latest news is that longtime drummer Nick Sonricker left the band (on fine terms) a few weeks ago. Friend and sound guy Ryan Nogle is the new guy on the drums, so do make sure you come out tonight and take in the bold new Aqueous lineup. (Sandy)