Morby Comes Home to Middle America
If Bob Dylan and Lou Reed somehow produced a musical lovechild, Morby might be the result. There are traces of both artists in his singing, songwriting, and attitude.
If Bob Dylan and Lou Reed somehow produced a musical lovechild, Morby might be the result. There are traces of both artists in his singing, songwriting, and attitude.
Lewis, a former child actor, is a natural onstage: confident, charismatic, and fully commanding. Sennett, who handles guitar and shared lead vocals, is equally comfortable in his rockstar skin.
Her warmth, humor, and obvious affection for her bandmates elevated the concert beyond a typical performance, turning it into an intimate and joyful evening in Atlanta.
The singer’s comparisons to Kate Bush, Siouxsie Sioux, and other female singers notwithstanding, she has cited Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane as her musical hero and the prominent influence in her career.
The two have also joined forces in the supergroup Snocaps, alongside Katie’s sister Allison Crutchfield and producer Brad Cook. On this opening night, fans were treated to “Angel Wings” from the great new Snocaps album.
Cohen and her band evoked the intimacy of early 20th-century New York City jazz clubs, making the experience feel immersive rather than just performative.
Wednesday covered the Truckers’ tune “Women Without Whiskey” on the band’s 2022 covers album ‘Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling ‘Em Up.’ To their credit, Hood has publicly endorsed the band as one of his favorites.
All members, past and present, are masters of their instruments. Walkenhorst is one of the best songwriters this side of Doomsville and possesses the voice to elevate those lyrics into everyman anthems.
Smith’s vocals are consistent with the Grunge genre remaining smooth and strong. The rhythm section of Powell and Overstreet provides heart-stopping lows counterbalancing the guitars. Keep an eye on this foursome.
Brilliant songwriting and one hundred and ten percent effusive energy from each musician made for a superior live music experience (and the crowd matched that energy).