Seattle-based epic/experimental pop band Heatwarmer played San Diego's Soda Bar on Monday evening. This iteration of the band included a keyboard, a bass, and a hybrid drum kit made up of standard drums and a pad. Their music conjures the feeling of taking off on an odyssey where you might cross paths with aliens and/or sea creatures designed in some dream collab between Jim Hensen and Storm Thorgenson. Their songs can be mellow and sweet, reminiscent of Little Wings, or giant swells of weirdo rock with complex arrangements.

After the show, singer/bassists Luke Bergman told me their set was riddled with technical difficulties, only a couple of which were even noticeable (your own stage flubs are always more noticeable to you). He mentioned they were usually a five-piece, so being a trio for their month-long tour meant extra keyboard duties, and apparently there was an intense tangle of wires hidden by their neat-o banner.

The dudes said tour so far has been great, except for an incident in LA:

Great gig in LA last night, but someone slashed our roofbag while we were playing and stole our underwear. Please keep your eyes out for a pair of tan Hanes and teal H&M boxer briefs, as well as assorted Fruit-of-the-Loom varieties that have "Woodle" lovingly inscribed in Sharpie on the tag. If you see anyone wearing underwear that matches this description, please call 911 immediately or ask the suspect to remove said articles.

When Heatwarmer return to Seattle, they'll be playing two Heartland Gallery shows (yet to be announced, but you can keep tabs here)! Go check them out and buy an album to help them get their underwear fund back on track.