Opening act Kindred Queer is a local group sounding like a modern mix of Fairport Convention and Renaissance. Drums, six string electric bass, guitar/vocals, and female cellist/vocals. The harmony vocals and use of cello gave a baroque flavor to this quartet. Not sure if KQ has Yale ties, but their musical IQ seems high. I urge concertgoers in the New Haven area to check this band out. Original songwriting with a folk groove, KQ has a future if they want it.
Plants and Animals was billed as a Canadian Blitzen Trapper, which is truly a compliment. Frenetic drums, capable bass, lead guitar/vocals, lead vocals/rhythm guitar was their lineup. Songs flipped from 70s rock to spacey indie. Lead singer had charisma and chops. While I agree with the BT likeness, P and A resembled early Grant Lee Buffalo in their delivery. Decent crowd got a dose of songwriting that was absent in the last two Bar entries.
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