Described as a distinctive, stomping, and gritty version of garage rock a la Iggy Pop’s Lust for Life, the Portland, OR.-based band Bodhi originally formed in the New York City area in 2002, relocating to Stumptown in 2006 after a brief stint in the Bay Area. The quartet released its highly anticipated debut LP Secondhand Runner August 15. Recorded by Brian Jonestown Massacre bassist Colin Hegna at Revolver Studios, as well as in the living room of Bodhi’s southeast Portland home, the 11-track album features new material, such as “Bystander,” “Rebels, Etc.” and “The Kids Are So Nice.” Secondhand Runner also includes a revisited version of fan favorite “Nadine,” which appeared on the 2008 PDX Pop Now! compilation. Grammy-award winning engineer Stephen George (Le Tigre, Rick Ocasek) mixed select songs at Gimme That Sound Studios in NY, and the mastering took place at a secret location in Manhattan. Deli Magazine nominated Bodhi for Artist of Month in September, and the Portland Mercury concurrently named Bodhi band of the week. Bodhi will be touring in support of Secondhand Runner throughout the U.S. this fall, beginning with performances in Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada.
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