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Jim Appio is a Jersey Shore dad who spends way too much money and time feeding his obsession with music. You can see what else he's been up to over at CoolDad Music.
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Less Than 10 Questions With Erika Simonian Of Little Silver
Concert Night at The Glasslands Gallery
CoolMom and I could have planned for this a little better. We’d dragged our feet on getting a Tuesday night babysitter; so CoolMom ended up staying home with the girls, while I headed out for the show. This was one she would have really enjoyed, too. Three great bands, an interested and laid back crowd, a little room to move around, time for conversation between sets, and a beautiful space.
As it turned out, I ended up traveling alone from Little Silver to Brooklyn to see a band called Little Silver. It was the second time in a week that I’d gone to Williamsburg for a show, this time to The Glasslands Gallery. Glasslands is a beautiful, little club with artwork on the walls, an elevated bar, and a cloud of giant, white roses above the stage.
The Inner Banks and Yellowbirds: Rocking the Prelude
First up were another husband and wife duo, The Inner Banks. Caroline Shutz and David Gould brought along a string section and a cast of some of their other talented friends and delivered a set that ranged from, in Shutz’s words, “medieval prog” to atmospheric instrumentals to an excellent cover of “Rocket Man.”
Yellowbirds closed out the evening. Led by Sam Cohen on guitar and vocals, Yellowbirds filled Glasslands with the twang and reverb of their western-inspired sound. It’s a sound that also draws heavily on the early rock and roll of the 1950’s and 60’s. Yellowbirds highlight some of the more expansive aspects of that sound, and it had the effect of making Glasslands’s relatively small space somehow seem much larger.
Little Silver: A Symphony of Intimacy and Rock
LITTLE SILVER, the project of Brooklyn husband and wife duo Steve Curtis and my fellow Little Silverian (-ite?) Erika Simonian; but I got to see two other great bands as part of the bargain.
The New Sounds of Little Silver
With the release of The Stolen Souvenir and Dress Up, Little Silver established a signature style of intertwining vocals and guitar. Their latest performance, however, revealed a shift towards a bolder, rock-inspired presence. Amid the nostalgia and intimacy of their familiar songs, new tracks demanded attention with energetic riffs and a confident, 'turn it up' attitude.
Music, Travel, and the Everlasting Quest for Live Moments
Whether you're a local fan or a music enthusiast traveling from afar, the experience of live music often complements the adventurous spirit of travel. Finding new sounds, like those of Little Silver at The Glasslands Gallery, emblemizes the serendipity and cultural enrichment associated with exploring new locales. Just as travelers seek comfortable stays, they also pursue moments that resonate with them far beyond their journeys — much like the vibrant echoes of a Little Silver concert within the artistic confines of a Brooklyn gallery.