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Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 14 reviews

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The Rare Occasions are an LA-based, New England-bred indie rock band known for their explosive garage rock anthems with catchy vocal harmonies.

Brian McLaughlin (singer) and Luke Imbusch (drummer) have been making music together since their early teenage years. They formed The Rare Occasions while attending college in Boston where they met Jeremy Cohen (bassist). Since then, the band have toured nationally, won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and released a vast catalog of music online.

After the departure of a fourth member in 2018, Brian, Jeremy, and Luke started on their newest full-length record, Big Whoop. Working as a three-piece has allowed them to flourish creatively; their new songs feature wall-of-sound guitars, electronic soundscapes, and lush orchestral arrangements, with intricately-woven lyrical themes of existentialism and a pointed sense of cheekiness.

Released in June 2021, Big Whoop was recorded and mixed by the band themselves from their cramped rehearsal space - everything from the essential power trio instrumentation to layers of analog synths and a live string ensemble make an appearance in this labor of love. Despite the struggles of COVID-19, The Rare Occasions have managed to capture the increasing attention of listeners online from around the world, and the band looks forward to sharing their new music with live audiences.

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Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 14 reviews
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  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    amazing

    by brooklyn deroo on 12/29/22

    I love The Rare Occasions. They were SO amazing live.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show, they sound so great live! Would see them again!!

    by Desiree on 12/17/22Marquis Theater - Denver

    They are underrated for sure! If you haven’t seen them you’re missing out!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    definitely a new core memory

    by olive oil on 12/15/22

    i saw them at Kilby court, along with hot freaks, both bands were phenomenal. the energy they gave off was crazy and very natural. I've been the biggest fan of them for at least two years now (I think). I didn't have enough time to meet them (I really wanted them to sign the merch I had bough hehe) but it was def a super memorable experience 100% recommend.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing!!

    by Jackie on 12/6/22Constellation Room - Santa Ana

    I’ve been listening to The Rare Occasions for a while now and when I saw they were gonna be in Santa Ana I knew I had to go!! The doors opened at 7:00 and I got there at 6:30 and was front row barricade, the room isn’t that big so it was a given but I was still excited! The guys performed a GREAT show and everyone seemed to be having a good time!! 10/10

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    SO GOOD!

    by Belle on 12/6/22Constellation Room - Santa Ana

    The band was great! I took my sister and we had a great view of them! The band was extremely entertaining and they sounded great live :) Hope to go again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Beautiful

    by ZEROTIN on 12/5/22Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego - San Diego

    What a great rock show. TRO and THF put on a great performance and the venue was just right. Intimate and beautiful, but with an atmosphere that felt so massive. Having a chance to interact with the band members was an absolute plus. I look forward to seeing both bands again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I absolutely love your music it helps me when im having a cr

    by K. W. on 8/24/22

    PLEASE COME TO MINASOTA or a state near it lol I would simply die if you did thank you for being such a cool and comforting band have a wonderful day to who ever reads this <3

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Concert

    by Alejo Airplane on 6/25/22Mercury Lounge - New York

    I I'm being honest I went in with low expectations as I had no idea who the opener band was and it was a really small venue but it was still by far one of the best concerts I've been to their music is just awesome all around

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    LOVE THESE GUYS

    by Rob on 6/24/22Mercury Lounge - New York

    First time being at the Mercury Lounge so I didn’t know what to expect. It’s a generally small venue so it gets crowded a little easily but you still have enough space to jam out to the band and have fun. The Rare Occasions were amazing, they sound absolutely incredible live and it was a very nice experience! I definitely recommend attending their concerts and I will be every chance I get.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Nice

    by Diego on 6/18/22The Moroccan Lounge - Los Angeles

    My first concert and it was really good. Small venue but that made it better honestly.