Everest/Benyaro in the Commons

(Published by Planet JH Weekly)Scruffy, riff-tastic rock and roll with dashes of indie-pop have kept L.A.-based Everest propelled towards bigger audiences since forming in 2007. My Morning Jacket comes to mind as double electric guitars back the big vocal presence of frontman/drummer Russell Pollard on the energy-filled LP, Ownerless, the band’s first release on ATO Records. Last fall, the band supported Neil Young for a tour during an era that the band describes as “functioning like an eight-armed groove machine,” a vibe cultivated by the bands newfound sense of being selfless and more collaborative. Opening the show is local acoustic-soul/folk duo, Benyaro, which has appeared in a few different configurations over the last few months. This time around, upright bassist Leif Routman will join frontman/guitarist/percussionist Ben Musser. Everest with Benyaro, 5 p.m. Sunday at Concert in the Commons in Teton Village. Free, all-ages. JacksonHole.com.