Meernaa pairs songwriter Carly Bond’s dusky, dexterous vocals with sensual, technically refined compositions that reference neo-soul, classic R&B, and the passionate side of indie-pop, with influences as diverse as Sade, Cate Le Bon, Minnie Riperton, and Talk Talk. Bond explores heavy themes like addiction and loss through love, as in "I Believe In You." Inspired by Joni Mitchell's melancholy, "On My Line" delves into acceptance and release. "Another Dimension" recounts Bond's dream of meeting her partner before their time. Bond's musical journey, from using music to escape in her youth to forming Meernaa with husband Rob Shelton, reflects her passion. As part of LA's vibrant music scene, Bond collaborates widely and has performed with artists like Helado Negro, Sam Evian and Nilüfer Yanya.

Spencer Zahn, a now Los Angeles-based (via NYC) multi-instrumentalist, crafts open, collaborative music drawing from jazz, ambient pop, Americana, and neo-classical. His latest album, Sunday Painter, features a rich ensemble of musicians, creating lush, in-the-moment compositions. Inspired by Keith Jarrett and ECM, the album showcases Zahn's community-oriented approach to music-making, capturing snapshots of moments in time.

Meernaa holds down four Saturdays in June at Healing Force of the Universe, a new record store in Pasadena, and we are STOKED:

Each show is $15 (+dice fees) or you can get all four shows for $40 in a four show package ticket option here: https://link.dice.fm/yed69fb7f740