The Horse Feathers prepared for an intimate show at the Bitch Magazine/Kill RockStars day party, lining up all four band members, a plethora of stringed instruments, a bass drum, snare and highhat, and a tiny xylophone on only half of the stage. But even with all the strings plugged in and the earplugs out, the folksy, understated sound was frustratingly drowned out by occasional feedback and later, thumping bass and general pandemonium from above on the Mohawk Patio.
Nevertheless, Justin Ringle’s subtle voice and fingerpicking---complemented by glowing cello, meandering fiddle lines, unobtrusive percussion, and occasional banjo and mandolin---still captivated the crowd. This is quiet but powerful music, and when the strings build and Ringle’s voice rises in chorus, there is nothing that can drown this band out.
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Hey Merseilles did a live web show at sonicbirds office gig on Friday that was pretty spectacular. Can anyone find a copy of that?
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Kelli Shaefer’s songs get stuck in my head non-stop. Every other day I find myself waking up with one in there. And that’s a good thing, she’s a talent!
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by chris on Wed Mar 10, 2010 at 01.05 pm from the entry: Washed Out + Small Black - Mercury Lounge (New York, NY; Mar. 7, 2010)
nice pics Chris. Don’t you love it when the artist brings some cool light. It’s a bunch of low hanging fruit after that.
by colin on Wed Mar 10, 2010 at 12.53 pm from the entry: Washed Out + Small Black - Mercury Lounge (New York, NY; Mar. 7, 2010)
Hey who’s that cool photographer you can see kneeling down in the front in #9!
the show looked great!
hi james! hi horse feathers!
Way to shine a light here! Quality work as always guys.
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