Fernando Viciconte knows how to fight a good fight, and he let The Independent know that he’s bringing his passion to Seven Bar and Lounge on Wednesday, October 7.
After years of struggling with his health, the acclaimed Portland, Oregon artist conquered a throat condition after undergoing major surgery. Drawing on a deep and reflective muse, Viciconte’s new album, Leave the Radio On, feels like sitting next to a warm, crackling fireplace while a mean winter wind bites at the windowsills.
“My old albums are more in the Americana realm, Neil Young and Crazy Horse vibes, but this record is definitely more of a pysch-rock record, 60’s, Byrds psychadelia,” he said. The album is composed with a tasteful mix of modern 90’s rock influence, hints of The Beatles’ “She’s so Heavy”/“Helter Skelter” psych, and Latin guitars and horns.