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Bradley Hale performs as Sombear in The Current studios
Bradley Hale performs as Sombear in The Current studiosMPR / Nate Ryan
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by David Campbell, Jon Schober and Sombear

August 04, 2013

Sombear may be a relatively new act in the music community here in Minnesota, but we can guarantee that a lot of you probably know the man behind the project. Brad Hale — drummer for Now, Now — is stepping into the spotlight to release a debut that's been stewing in his head for years.

This deeply personal collection of songs took the young musician a lot of convincing to release. Shy and somewhat introverted, Hale was working with Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla on Now, Now's record last year when the indie mastermind told him it was time to come into his own. With that, Sombear was born.

For this Local Show session, David Campbell talks with Hale about making the transition into a solo role, going on tour with Dessa, his affinity for color guard and more.

Songs performed: "Incredibly Still," "Love You In The Dark" and "The Way We Are"