Capital Cities

Thu May 18 2023

8:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

Ventura Theater

26 S. Chestnut Street Ventura, CA 93001

Ventura Theater

26 S. Chestnut Street Ventura, CA 93001

$25.00

All Ages

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Capital Cities

  • Capital Cities

    Capital Cities

    Pop

    IN THE WANING DAYS…
    … of the summer of 2018, Los Angeles duo Capital Cities issued their appropriately seasonal sophomore full-length, Solarize. The sun-washed set of futuristic synth-disco positively shimmers, providing an ideal soundtrack to smooth romancing and sweaty body-moving.

    Less indie-precious than their 2013 debut, Solarize smooths the digital edge of their early sound in favor of warm tones, hypnotic beats, and a focus on a full album experience as opposed to a collection of singles.

     
     

     

    Opener "Space" sets the stage, transporting listeners on a tropical escape to Capital Cities' own outer space beach resort, where songs such as "Venus & River" and "Levitate" swirl through the ether. Standout singles "Swimming Pool Summer," "My Name Is Mars," and the irresistible "Vowels" stand tall alongside previous catalog gems like "Kangaroo Court" and "Origami," while slinky deep cuts "Sunburn Surrender" and "Gatekeeper Julie" inject hypnotic groove.

     
     
     

    The pair's signature horns are employed throughout, whether jolting "Swimming Pool Summer" to life or cooling off "Only If You Want It" with its sexy sax comedown.

    Even though the former commercial jingle writers haven't rehashed "Safe and Sound" to cash in another indie hit, there's plenty to lure listeners here. Physically satisfying and endlessly funky, Solarize is confident, mature, and Capital Cities' strongest statement to date.

    ~ Neil Z. Yeung

     
    IN A TIDAL WAVE OF MYSTERY
    Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian first worked together as jingle composers before they formed the Los Angeles–based duo Capital Cities in 2010. That early work in crafting instantly memorable tunes pays dividends on the pair's debut album, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery. It's filled with catchy tunes, clever '80s-influenced synth-pop arrangements, and smart turns of phrase.
     

    The joyous first single, "Safe and Sound," leads off the album, followed by equally infectious indie-dance gems like "Patience Gets Us Nowhere Fast" and "I Sold My Bed, but Not My Stereo." The centerpiece track, "Farrah Fawcett Hair," is a glorious bit of mock-anthemic dance rock with cameos from André Benjamin and—improbably but wonderfully—NPR announcer Frank Tavares, whose deadpan listing of life's little pleasures lifts the song up to a whole new level of joyous absurdity.

    ~ Apple Music

     
     
    Humble beginnings

    The band’s start happened in 2008 when Sebu and Ryan were fledgling musicians looking for a break in the industry. They found an opportunity to write a jingle for a cola ad, but the ad agency opted to go in a different direction. The duo decided to turn the demo into an original record and called it “Safe And Sound”. They formed a band called Capital Cities and released the single in 2011. It became a global pop smash and earned a Grammy nomination for its music video. Sure enough, the cola brand that once rejected the song came back around to license it for a different ad campaign starring Zendaya.

     

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The Majestic Ventura Theater houses all musical genres, and thus some shows require stricter regulations, depending on the Artist, and what we the staff deem to be appropriate for certain events. Included are our standard rules, which are amended on per show basis.

If you have any questions regarding a specific event, please go to the contact page, and send us an email, or call us directly at (805) 653-0721.

NO MOSHING
No Gang or Racist Attire or Communication. Enforced at all shows, no exceptions.
No Re-Entry, No Refunds.
Smoking in designated areas only “per V.C. Sec. 6273” Your Medical Marijuana card does not work here, so that kind of smoking is not allowed.
Shoes and Shirts must be worn at all times.
ID required to drink, State issued IDs and Passports are the only acceptable form of ID, no temporary, school, expired, foreign, or work IDs.
No Stage-diving, No Crowd-Surfing.
No Professional Cameras or Recording Devices. “unless otherwise posted”
No Spiked jewelry or sharp objects.
No outside food or Drink.
No Fighting, or Lawbreaking.
In accordance with new regulations put into place by the City Of Ventura, we are now required to provide a seperate section for the consumption of alcohol after 10PM.



ENFORCED AT EVERY SHOW:
– Shoes, Shirts, Pants/Shorts must be worn at all times.
– No Gang or Racist Attire
– No Spiked Jewelry or Sharp Objects
– No Knives, Wallet Chains, Pens, or Markers.
– No Pipes or Any Illegal Drugs.

ENFORCED AT SOME SHOWS:
Check our Calendar page for more information.
– No Beanies, Bandanas, or Hats.
– No Sports Attire of any kind.

Capital Cities

Thu May 18 2023 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM

(Doors 7:00 PM)

Ventura Theater Ventura CA
Capital Cities

$25.00 All Ages

Capital Cities

Capital Cities

Pop

IN THE WANING DAYS…
… of the summer of 2018, Los Angeles duo Capital Cities issued their appropriately seasonal sophomore full-length, Solarize. The sun-washed set of futuristic synth-disco positively shimmers, providing an ideal soundtrack to smooth romancing and sweaty body-moving.

Less indie-precious than their 2013 debut, Solarize smooths the digital edge of their early sound in favor of warm tones, hypnotic beats, and a focus on a full album experience as opposed to a collection of singles.

 
 

 

Opener "Space" sets the stage, transporting listeners on a tropical escape to Capital Cities' own outer space beach resort, where songs such as "Venus & River" and "Levitate" swirl through the ether. Standout singles "Swimming Pool Summer," "My Name Is Mars," and the irresistible "Vowels" stand tall alongside previous catalog gems like "Kangaroo Court" and "Origami," while slinky deep cuts "Sunburn Surrender" and "Gatekeeper Julie" inject hypnotic groove.

 
 
 

The pair's signature horns are employed throughout, whether jolting "Swimming Pool Summer" to life or cooling off "Only If You Want It" with its sexy sax comedown.

Even though the former commercial jingle writers haven't rehashed "Safe and Sound" to cash in another indie hit, there's plenty to lure listeners here. Physically satisfying and endlessly funky, Solarize is confident, mature, and Capital Cities' strongest statement to date.

~ Neil Z. Yeung

 
IN A TIDAL WAVE OF MYSTERY
Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian first worked together as jingle composers before they formed the Los Angeles–based duo Capital Cities in 2010. That early work in crafting instantly memorable tunes pays dividends on the pair's debut album, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery. It's filled with catchy tunes, clever '80s-influenced synth-pop arrangements, and smart turns of phrase.
 

The joyous first single, "Safe and Sound," leads off the album, followed by equally infectious indie-dance gems like "Patience Gets Us Nowhere Fast" and "I Sold My Bed, but Not My Stereo." The centerpiece track, "Farrah Fawcett Hair," is a glorious bit of mock-anthemic dance rock with cameos from André Benjamin and—improbably but wonderfully—NPR announcer Frank Tavares, whose deadpan listing of life's little pleasures lifts the song up to a whole new level of joyous absurdity.

~ Apple Music

 
 
Humble beginnings

The band’s start happened in 2008 when Sebu and Ryan were fledgling musicians looking for a break in the industry. They found an opportunity to write a jingle for a cola ad, but the ad agency opted to go in a different direction. The duo decided to turn the demo into an original record and called it “Safe And Sound”. They formed a band called Capital Cities and released the single in 2011. It became a global pop smash and earned a Grammy nomination for its music video. Sure enough, the cola brand that once rejected the song came back around to license it for a different ad campaign starring Zendaya.

 

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Complete the security check.

Select Tickets

All Ages
limit 10 per person
General Admission
$25.00

Delivery Method

ticketFast

Terms & Conditions

The Majestic Ventura Theater houses all musical genres, and thus some shows require stricter regulations, depending on the Artist, and what we the staff deem to be appropriate for certain events. Included are our standard rules, which are amended on per show basis.

If you have any questions regarding a specific event, please go to the contact page, and send us an email, or call us directly at (805) 653-0721.

NO MOSHING
No Gang or Racist Attire or Communication. Enforced at all shows, no exceptions.
No Re-Entry, No Refunds.
Smoking in designated areas only “per V.C. Sec. 6273” Your Medical Marijuana card does not work here, so that kind of smoking is not allowed.
Shoes and Shirts must be worn at all times.
ID required to drink, State issued IDs and Passports are the only acceptable form of ID, no temporary, school, expired, foreign, or work IDs.
No Stage-diving, No Crowd-Surfing.
No Professional Cameras or Recording Devices. “unless otherwise posted”
No Spiked jewelry or sharp objects.
No outside food or Drink.
No Fighting, or Lawbreaking.
In accordance with new regulations put into place by the City Of Ventura, we are now required to provide a seperate section for the consumption of alcohol after 10PM.



ENFORCED AT EVERY SHOW:
– Shoes, Shirts, Pants/Shorts must be worn at all times.
– No Gang or Racist Attire
– No Spiked Jewelry or Sharp Objects
– No Knives, Wallet Chains, Pens, or Markers.
– No Pipes or Any Illegal Drugs.

ENFORCED AT SOME SHOWS:
Check our Calendar page for more information.
– No Beanies, Bandanas, or Hats.
– No Sports Attire of any kind.