Simple and clean indie rock will always be a staple in my music collection. In a time when the majority of popular music is pretentious and busy, bands like Parachute Musical are a breath of fresh air to me. My love affair with the band started two years ago when I received their 2008 release Everything is Working Out Fine in Some Town and then saw them play New World Brewery in August of 2009; ever since then I have been a die-hard fan and find it quite difficult to talk about them without gushing. At long last, Aestheticized Presents is bringing them back this Tuesday night and I couldn’t be more excited!
Obviously what struck me first is how amazing vocalist Josh Foster’s voice is; it is pure and passionate – it immediately moved me. You would think with a singer like Foster, the rest of the band would merely be there to make him sound good – wrong. Every member of the band as an individual brings something to the table that, without them, the music just wouldn’t work. In addition to vocals, Foster also plays the piano; another element that makes Parachute Musical stand out. The richness of their vocal arrangement is provided by the addition of background vocals by Tom Gilbert (guitar) and Andrew Samples (bass). Completing the band’s sound is drummer Ben Jacoby, whose playing becomes the heartbeat of Parachute Musical.
The guys are touring in support of their newly released third album, Kill It Cut It Down with fellow Nashvillian, Kyle Andrews. You might be thinking, “I’m not familiar with Kyle Andrews”…doubtful! Own a TV? Then you have probably heard at least one of Andrews super infectious electro-pop tunes. His 2010 single “You Always Make Me Smile” was used in a Holiday Inn international ad campaign, along with “Bombs Away” in a Dorito ad and “We Were Colors” used by Dell. Andrews’ sound is the perfect marriage of indie rock sensibilities and dancey electro-pop; basically you’re going to have a really good time listening to heartfelt tunes and hearing Kyle’s actual voice!
Adding to the amazing talents of this bill are two local acts: Goodnight Neverland and Wine to Water. The fellas of Goodnight Neverland create an ambiance of whimsy with their twangy guitars, magical vocals, and just a touch of heaviness from the drums. Kerry, Jordan, and Jeremy create a type of music so full of emotion that should move anyone with even half a heart.
Matt Green and Dan Sutter of Wine to Water are an amalgamation of everything good about indie, country, and acoustic – with dashes of du wop and surf rock. Bands that usually combine too many styles of music usually freak me out; it’s like they don’t have an identity, however in Wine to Water’s case, it’s more like they were in possession of perfect musical ingredients and happened upon a recipe to combine them wonderfully. Their sound makes me you feel liquid, like you’re just floating along through a world their rhythms have created.
This is an early show, doors are set to open at 730pm and the show will wrap up around 1130pm; just in time for the perfect built-in after party – All Good! Tickets are $8, so seriously…you have NO excuse!! Come out and either discover some amazing new music that will win you over in a heartbeat or enjoy some bands you already know and love. Either way, you can’t lose!
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