The Macks, March 20

Thursday, March 20, 6 p.m.

Raccoon Motel, 315 East Second Street, Davenport IA

Touring in support of their fifth album The Macks Are a Knife that, according to East Portland Blog, finds its musicians "more playful and conversational ... but also tighter and more intentional than ever before," the independent rockers of The Macks headline a March 20 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, this Portland, Oregon-based outfit also lauded by London's ClashMusic.com as "a must-check for those who like their rock n’ roll dangerous."

With Los Angeles' Grimy Goods adding that the group's members "unleash rock-n-roll earworms soaked in a delirious cacophony of jumpy wails and garage sonics," The Macks are composed of Aidan Harrison (bass), Ben Windheim (guitar), Jacob Michael Perris (keys), Sam Fulwiler (vocals), and Josef Windheim (drums). TheMacksBand.com states, "Described as walloping 'heaviosity' threaded with streams of blues and thrash, The Macks have an unmistakable sound. In 2022, the band came out with their lockdown project Rabbit. That third LP was a raw and progressive take on rock and roll that launched The Macks towards tours and festivals like Treefort in Idaho and MonkeyBee in Mexico City. Before taking a moment to breathe, the band released the Dajiban LP just months later. Self-produced in a Portland home shared by three band members, Dajiban drove the The Macks into more expansive, catchy, gnarly, and distinct territory. Now currently on their biggest tour to date, The Macks push all the boundaries with The Macks Are a Knife. The LP released mid-2024 with Devil Duck Records. The energy and dedication behind each [band] member and the support of Devil Duck Records has The Macks firing on all cylinders both live and in the studio."

Since their debut nearly a decade ago, The Macks have been beneficiaries of stellar reviews. Praising 2022's Rabbit, the Daily Emerald wrote, "The tracks move forward with ease, all following the previous so strongly that they each could’ve made the case to be their own single. 'Move On' gives us Stooges in the bass, 'Goodbye Frustration' gives us Doors in the keys, but all in all, the album gives us Macks, and that's what it's supposed to do." 2016's Happy Camper meanwhile, inspired Northwest Music Scene to ask, "With so many bands trying to make it big in the alt-rock world, what sets The Macks apart from anyone else? The hint of blues fused into each song gives an edge over their competitors, and the true creativity and passion that emanates from their EP is hard to find anywhere else."

The Macks perform their headlining engagement in Davenport on March 20 with additional sets by Social Cinema and Lady Igraine, admission to the 6 p.m. concert is $15.88, and more information and tickets are available by visiting TheRaccoonMotel.com.