Trestles with Where's West?

Trestles with Where's West? on Saturday, September 20 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA!

Trestles in a beach rock project from Santa Cruz, California. Formed in 2021, the new

band made a name for themselves playing in the college rock circuit during the major

post-pandemic scene resurgence. While Trestles definitely allows the beach town

aesthetic of Santa Cruz to seep into their music, the band is more interested in creating

a sound that equally criticizes and celebrates west coast garage rock tradition. By

finding a balance between the pretension of 1960’s musicianship and the accessibility of

modern indie rock textures and pop sensibility, the band’s sound aims to be relentlessly

rooted in the present. This attitude is delivered through sarcastic, yet aware lyrics that

aim to make living in the moment feel like a study in social politics. Trestles' music is

plainly meant for whoever who wants to hear it.

After becoming a quintessential new band to look out for, Trestles released their first LP

Halfway Up The Hill in 2022. Propelled by the success of local indie anthems Dwell &

Rip Curl Sweatshirt the band embarked on a couple of west coast runs, playing

numerous sold out shows in college towns. In 2024, Trestles was recognized as Santa

Cruz’s “Band of the Year” for their explosive live shows, solidifying them as one to

watch.

Equipped with an expansive arsenal of unreleased, road-tested songs, Trestles will be

making unavoidable noise. This year brought the release of Postcard EP, and singles

Tell Me What You Know and The Beach Betrayed Me.

Where’s West? brings a blend of infectious energy and catchy tunes that will have you singing along and exploring your dance moves. Based in Los Angeles, they have a sound that’s like a musical road trip, think pit stops at rock, indie, dance and a sprinkle of funk. The band bring a 70s feel to a modern sound, inspired by the California coast.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Wayfarer, 843 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, United States