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Creature Canyon

Event ID: MS63195

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | TBD

Venue: Swan Dive

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Summary

Hailing from the vibrant scene of San Diego, CA, Creature Canyon ignites the essence of indie/alternative rock fused with tinges of modern psychedelia. Comprised of Austin Steele, Ryan Amyot, and Aaron Lund, the band radiates with electrifying performances that have garnered acclaim from Billboard, Paste, and various industry tastemakers. With a sonic journey that began with EPs like "Life I Know" and "Did You Want That," and a notable feature of their track "Brooklyn Baby" in the hit series Shameless. Having left an indelible mark with their debut album ‘Remarks’, Creature Canyon has collaborated with the talents of producer Christian Lum (Private Island), recording engineer Mike Schuppan (Foster The People, Young the Giant), mixing engineer Jordon Silva (Vance Joy, The Avett Brothers), and mastering engineer Brian Lucey (Cage The Elephant, Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys). The band now strides confidently into the future, embracing the next phase of their musical evolution.

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