True/False Film Fest will feature dozens of musicians across four days. Here are some of the sets to look out for.
####Ohmme
This weekend, the Chicago-based indie-rock trio Ohmme will come to Columbia for the third time. The band came for True/False last year and made an appearance again at Cafe Berlin in September. Singers Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart are captivating to watch, always in sync and bringing high energy. Songs like “Furniture” and “Fingerprints” have a radical and compelling sound, unlike anything in their genre.
When and where: Cafe Berlin, Friday, March 2. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9.
####Lomelda
Hannah Read of Lomelda has been making waves the past few months. Her lo-fi alternative rock is intimate and detailed. Lomelda is making its return to Columbia after a show at Cafe Berlin in January. The Texas-based songwriter has toured with bands like Pinegrove, Frankie Cosmos, Snail Mail and Florist, the last two of which have also played at Cafe Berlin. Its newest album, _Thx_, has received rave reviews and lots of praise. Lomelda is an up-and-coming force in indie rock and shouldn’t be missed.
When and where: Cafe Berlin, Thursday, March 1. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9.
####Sissy Paycheck
For a more pop-rock feel, check out Sissy Paycheck. One of the many local bands to be featured at True/False, Sissy Paycheck has been creating music for years. Its first album was released in 2008, and it’s been heading upward steadily. In the past few years, it’s played at venues throughout Columbia with other local bands and will play at Eastside Tavern for the Eastside Kickoff Concert.
When and where: Eastside Tavern, Wednesday, Feb. 28. Doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9.
####pinkcaravan!
St. Louis rapper pinkcaravan! has an intoxicating sound. Her music is bright, bubbly and incredibly unique. She possesses a subtlety that she displays throughout her songs, making them compelling and fun. She’s been compared to rappers like Noname and creates songs that mix emotions. Her music is unpredictable, which will make for a fantastic show.
When and where: Cafe Berlin, Saturday, March 3. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8.
####Nnamdi Ogbonnaya
Ogobonnaya’s set at True/False will be unlike anything else all weekend. His music is highly experimental and commanding. He mixes hip-hop and rock in a unique way that makes his sound distinctly his own. A talented instrumentalist and self-described weirdo, he creates complex and individualistic layered music. His use of traditional instruments with electronic sounds creates a vastly different soundscape that will make for an incredible set this weekend.
When and where: Cafe Berlin, Friday, March 2. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9.
####It’s Me: Ross
Don’t miss a chance to see It’s Me: Ross. The Columbia-based rock band always delivers exciting, high-energy shows. In the past year, it’s opened for Snail Mail and Kansas City-based band Momma’s Boy, as well as having countless other shows in the area. Its rock is similar to that of bands like Post Animal and is sure to take the group far in the coming years. The band is well loved by Columbia concertgoers, and for good reason.
When and Where: Eastside Tavern, Wednesday, Feb. 28. Doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9.
_Edited by Brooke Collier | bcollier@themaneater.com_