Kevin Bronson on November 26th, 2014

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With a rousing show Saturday night at the Bootleg HiFi, the Bots closed out a big year that has seen the duo play Coachella, release their full-length debut “Pink Palms” and continue to exert their muscle live. Brothers Mikaiah and Anaiah Lei brought a little extra energy to the stage on Saturday – it was drummer Anaiah’s 18th birthday, so big brother Mikaiah led the crowd in a chorus of “Happy Birthday.” The set showed the many sides of the sibling duo, who got their start when they were 15 and 12 years old, respectively – the impressive debut album is a rockist’s dream of blues, post-punk, garage-rock and grunge, and Mikaiah’s looped guitar melodies shone through all night. Odd Future’s Left Brain and “Pink Palms'” producer Justin Warfield guested during the set, which ended with a cover of “Do You Wanna Dance.” Death Valley Girls and Mild High Club opened.

Photos by Kelly Rosales