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Contributed by Cara Bruscia
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The Rosy Nolan Band @
Pete's Candy Store, Brooklyn
The Rosy Nolan Band gets its name from front chick, singer/songwriter
Rosy Nolan. This surprisingly enchanting trio (Rosy on vocals and
guitar, Jeff Bailey on base, and Jason Chester on drums) had me swaying
to whimsical melodies with a touch of country twang melancholy, soft
beats and visceral lyrics like "You are the plane that flies me solo."
In nonchalant conversation, Rosy's voice is surefooted but on stage
her voice takes on a sweet precariousness with a hint of Marilyn
Monroe. She really lets her voice go mid set as she wails unpredictably
"Looking for someone to take what's wrong and make me feel alright."
The bridge in "Thread Lightly" is quite an engaging detour down a
trip-hoppish lane and the bassist offers up pleasing vocal harmonies
while the drummer's beats are subtly supple; not overpowering. Great
energy from a band whose tunes are swoon able, catchy and playful.
Analogies are sometimes suffocating but if roses are to red then Rosy
Nolan bands are to full color.
Looking forward to catching this band in a larger venue. Check them out at The Delancy on Wednesday, January 12th. |
