MYSPACE BANDS OF THE WEEK

Kingfisher and the haleyon(aire)s

www.myspace.com/halcyonaires
Friends: 393
Plays: 4,337

Like the more acoustic moments of Modest Mouse, the Halcyon(aire)s sound inspired by the spookier parts of the backwoods. The "Kingfisher," who apparently is the ringleader of this guitar-drums-bass-banjo foursome, has the nasally, moonshine voice of someone who's pondered humanity while shucking corn. Put them on a bill with Devendra Banhart or locals The Vision of a Dying World and they could do some great things in San Diego.
Vitro

www.myspace.com/vitromusic
Friends: 774
Plays: 7,106

This is garage rock done right, with a vocalist whose furry, bear-like voice evokes The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach. Really, you could put "Reverend Dave" in front of any band and it'll sound fantastic. But his garage-blues trio is ready-built for his fiery, ravaged little soul. Put these guys on a bill with The Detroit Cobras and locals Vinyl Radio and let the hand clapping and ass shaking ensue.