Bayonne-The Filters Tour
Bayonne-The Filters Tour, Bobbing
Lodge Room104 Avenue 56, Los Angeles 90042
Bayonne brings The Filters Tour to Lodge Room, with Oakland solo project Bobbing in support. The show centers on Filters, described by the venue as Bayonne’s fourth and most immersive album. Written by Austin-based musician Roger Sellers, the record works through the grief of losing his father and moves toward acceptance. Available accounts identify Bayonne as a solo project, while also noting that Sellers worked closely with drummer Matt Toman on Filters, so a fixed touring band lineup is not established.
Sellers’ Bayonne project has been described as experimental avant-pop and electronic music, built from silken synthesizer work, field recordings, piano and percussion. Reviewers call the songs “layered and often dreamy,” and have found the live presentation “lively and immersive.” Bobbing is Robert Ross’s Oakland-based solo project. Ross previously played guitar in the math-rock band Feed Me Jack before turning toward synth-based pop under the Bobbing name. A label profile describes his work as “psychedelic indietronica and math-pop”; one review called Mixtape a “stuttering, unhinged triumph,” citing its tight, volatile beats and unexpected textures.
The Lodge Room offers a distinctive live music experience on the second floor of a building in Highland Park, where the room’s modest size brings the stage close to the audience, creating a direct connection with the performers. The venue features a bar but does not serve full meals, encouraging guests to focus on the music while enjoying drinks. Shows typically start in the evening, with doors opening around 7 pm and performances beginning an hour later, often including multiple sets or late-night shows. Seating is limited and generally first come first served, so arriving early can secure a good spot. The space’s walls and layout emphasize the music, making it a place to listen attentively while still allowing for a relaxed social vibe. This venue remains a lively part of the local music scene, hosting a range of artists and styles.