Paper Bird - Live at Twist and Shout
Standing firm in no existing genre, Paper Bird's backbone is their
songwriting, musicianship and a general allergy to all limitations and
trends. With seven
members and no leader, this band is pulled in every direction
imaginable, but thanks to their unique instrumentation this Colorado
based group is able to merge
their spontaneous creativity into one, solid sound. The members of the
band- Sarah Anderson, vocals and trumpet; sisters Esmé and Genny
Patterson, vocals; Tyler Archuletta, trombone; Paul DeHaven, guitar;
Caleb Summeril, banjo; Macon Terry, upright bass - bring a Jazzy,
Folk, Americana sound that pays homage to the American Bandstand of
the 1950’s. Still, they are able to achieve the Indie rock image and
resonance of the current age. The band’s inception came three years
ago in Breckenridge, Colorado. Meeting for the first time, the members
were busking in the streets where they earned a couple hundred
dollars, bought some beer and dinner, and decided to form a band.
Later that same month they went into the studio and recorded their
first album Anything Nameless and Joymaking, which has been a top
selling record in local retail stores. The Colorado favorites have
recently been in the studio recording their sophomore album. The
band is so excited about their new creation they decided to release a
prelude to the full-length album. The five song EP A Sky
Underground was self-released before their 2009 summer tour
which included stops at High Sierra Music Festival, Oregon Country
Fair, 10,000 Lakes, and Mile High Music Festival. The female vocals
create a soulful, dynamic harmony that accentuates each singer, while
giving the illusion of a single voice. The trombone, banjo, and guitar
elevate the music to a higher level
while the skilled notes of the bass reflect the harmonies. Each style
bounces off the other, while each note appreciates the other. They
make audiences feel love, excitement, and passion. A show not to be
missed, a band that must be heard: Paper Bird is one of a kind.
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