photo by stormyafternoon [flickr] via our group pool [#]

The grey chill of the past two days is a perfect accompaniment to Low’s [#] slow moody harmonies, as was the glass of wine that I sipped whilst being lulled into contemplativeness. I usually prefer peppy, jump up and down music rather than what my dinner companion called “stoner rock” but last night was a happy exception. Perched up in the fishbowl, I disagreed with him but couldn’t come up with a better label. The Triple Door says Red House Painters [skm] and they were dead on.

The trio (Alan Sparhawk, vocals and guitar, Mimi Parker, vocals and drums, Matt Livingston, bass with occasional organ) hail from Minnesota - birth place of one of my favorite bands ever. [Which makes me wonder, did the Seattle grunge phenomenon steal the spotlight away from a burgeoning 90s Minnesota music scene?] And although there were a few moments where they seemed vocally just a teensy bit off, for the overwhelming majority of the evening, they were great with vocals that were soothingly ethereal. Songs varied between simple beats and more lively twangy guitar numbers and the audience, which was full of long time fans, was surprisingly lively. No dancing, of course, I mean, it is Seattle afterall and the Triple Door, but shouts of “Yeaahhh!” and enthusiastic clapping were abundant.

The delicious sounds paired with the delicious warm molasses cake made for a very fine evening indeed. Catch them tonight for their second show at the Triple Door mainstage with Sir Richard Bishop, whom I missed. [tripledoor]

Doors @ 8PM
$15 adv / $18 day of

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