Roxian Theater Hosts Night of Tennis (Tues., 10/24/23)

Why is there a band called Tennis? Is it because “Football” would’ve been too violent for the soft, swaying, synth-y sounds of this indie-pop group? Actually, according to vocalist Alaina Moore, the name started as a joke. Her bandmate (and now husband), guitarist Patrick Riley, is a good amateur tennis player. So because the band is Tennis, he gets to be a star on the Tennis team—that sort of thing. Anyhow, Moore and Riley bring their act to Greater Pittsburgh for a concert at the Roxian Theatre. The couple met in philosophy class at the University of Colorado. Their personal philosophy includes getting off-grid and going sailing for inspiration. (Indeed their 2011 debut album was titled Cape Dory, after a type of sailboat.) Altogether, Tennis has released six studio albums including this year’s Pollen. The band visits the Roxian with special guest Sam Evian. 8 p.m. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. (M.V.)

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