The Rift: Summergeddon Tour

Excited to announce our summergeddon tour with Syn Absence & Waves of Distortion! Winters Tavern \oo/ Free entry! So Cal native Aris Anagnos started spending his days at Sunset Boulevard's local music shops, picking up odd jobs to make ends meet, but his nights were spent on the streets, in the neon glow of downtown, finding inspiration in the gritty landscape of LA. The noise of the city — the hum of the freeway, the distant sirens, the random chatter of passersby — found its way into his music, blending into the melodies he started writing. He began to experiment with a mix of heavy rock, thrash, blues, reggae, flamenco, and the kind of intricate fingerpicking that felt like an extension of his emotions. His guitar became an escape, a voice for everything he couldn’t say. He found connection with some fellow musicians and The Rift was born. One fateful night in early 2017, the band played a set at a dive bar in Long Beach called Dipiazzas. It was a small crowd, mostly people seeking refuge from their own lives, but their performance was raw. The guitar wept and soared, his voice shaky but full of yearning. It was the kind of performance that felt like an electric shock to the audience — they could feel every note. That night, a music producer , known for working with some of rock’s best acts, ie Black Veil Brides, Kiss, was struck by the show. He was taken by the authenticity of the performance and approached the band after the show. Inventions — the band's debut album — was a raw, unfiltered collection of songs that showcased his guitar prowess and emotional depth. Each track was a journey through the highs and lows of his life: the pain of lost love in “Annabel Lee,” the lonely moments of self-reflection in “Broken,” and the defiance and resolve in “Deliverance.” His guitar played not just the notes but the silences between them — the unspoken words that lingered long after the music stopped. But as the years went on, Aris grew restless again. Los Angeles, the c