LIVE IN THE LAB
Thayer Sarrano w/ CalvertFountain
Doors - 8:00
CalvertFountain - 9:00
Thayer Sarrano - 10:00
THAYER SARRANO
“The songs on Wings Alleluia are emotional experiences that Sarrano selflessly shares, not swampy nests of distortion or disposable pop songs. The religious talking points made apparent by these song titles don’t make it a gospel or New Age album – although Sarrano and friends would excel at reshaping either genre. Instead, they’re testaments to the spiritual power of a good song. In short, Sarrano made another album that’s unquestionably from Athens and not exclusively beholden to any specific strand of indie rock or to a single belief system. Press likened the album to “the twang of Cowboy Junkies/Margo Timmins, the look-to-the-sky dreaminess of Harriet Wheeler/The Sundays, the obtuse pop hooks of Polly Jean Harvey, the feedback of Jesus + Mary Chain, the production values of Beach House and the modern hooks of Nicole Dollanganger.” High and descriptive praise, yet even all of that might be limiting when it comes to defining the latest creative vision from one of the Classic City’s most imaginative musical exports.” -Stomp and Stammer
“A Southern-psych dreamland, bottling up ghosts and bringing them to life through her ethereal hymns." - Huffington Post
"Sarrano can morph from angel to devil in the same song. The looming atmosphere of dread and submission conjured turns over a new page in Southern Gothic storytelling" —Pop Matters
"Like shoegazing with a twang, but there’s a maximalist epic thing going on, too. It’s rare that a singer is able to balance synthesizers with a slow, Southern vocal palette, and it’s almost like inventing a new language of song. Well, here it is, and it’s gorgeous!” - FlyPaper
www.thayersarrano.com
CalvertFountain is an Atlanta/Macon/Athens-based collective of comrades forging a wholly unique sound. Though newly formed, CalvertFountain is made up of heavy hitters with a bevy of accolades: names like Leah Calvert and Neal Fountain will be familiar to audiences already. Drawing upon their individual influences and diverse musical backgrounds, the group seamlessly weaves together a wide range of styles, including jazz, traditional Appalachian, Americana, and rock. Moreover, this sonic tapestry is interwoven with elements of classic storytelling, often employing the timeless (and sometimes grisly) subject matter of the traditional fairy tale. Complex and thoughtful in its construction, CalvertFountain music appeals to fans of various genres, with an ever-evolving sound that is collectively found and forward-thinking in its approach.
Www.CalvertFountain.com.