Alison's Halo brings their hazy, reverb-soaked guitar sound to Grey Witch as part of a West Coast run, with Cathedral Bells opening the night. The band has long been tied to the shoegaze and dreampop underground, built on layers of chiming guitars, washed-out vocals, and the kind of slow-building atmosphere that fans of the genre tend to chase down wherever it surfaces. Cathedral Bells fits right alongside that mood, leaning into similar textures of fuzz and melancholy melody.
Grey Witch's room, with its 400-capacity size and focus on rock, punk, and alternative acts, feels like a fitting home for this kind of show — intimate enough to feel the hum of the amps but big enough for the sound to swirl around the space. The night is all ages, so expect a mixed crowd of longtime shoegaze heads and younger listeners discovering the genre's slower, dreamier side. Grab a slice from the venue's Detroit-style pizza menu beforehand if you want to settle in before the volume swells.