Masters of swirling, dark psychedelia, Sons of Hippies' latest album, "Griffons at the Gates of Heaven," is a gripping, spacy audio trip — but one that may take you to some shadowy places. The Florida-based band independently released four albums after forming in 2008, and signed with Cleopatra Records in 2013 for "Griffons." Sons of Hippies will take you on ambling journey with its music, and be mesmerized every step of the way.

Sons of Hippies plays with The Results, The Dirty Pennies, Sleepwalk Parade, and The Naturalists at The California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Road, Friday, May 2, 8 p.m. Sonsofhippies.net.