{"id":3247573,"date":"2017-07-24T12:47:42","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T15:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chsrfm.ca\/blog\/?p=3247573"},"modified":"2017-07-24T12:47:42","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T15:47:42","slug":"lindsay-foote-live-grimross-review-colin-fowlie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/chsrfm.ca\/blog\/reviews\/mr\/lindsay-foote-live-grimross-review-colin-fowlie","title":{"rendered":"Lindsay Foote LIVE at Grimross – A Review From Colin Fowlie"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m not an authority on folk music. Most of my recreational listening\u00a0consists of Americana and blues rock drenched in sludge, but there are a few universal truths in music that get me every time. Tight melody&harmony, honest songwriting, and a compelling live presentation. As such, the intent of this missive is to briefly review both the EP “Going Gone<\/a>” and the live \u00a0performance at the Grimross Brewing Company<\/a> on July 20th, 2017<\/strong>, by Lindsay Foote<\/strong><\/a> and her band.<\/p>\n

I’m also not a suspense writer. I enjoyed the live performance enough that I went home and grabbed a copy of the EP, dug that as well, and felt the need to write about it.<\/p>\n

First, I’ll discuss the EP “Going Gone,” released in March 2017. On the 5-track piece, Foote (Lead vocals, guitar) is accompanied by a talented cast comprised of Belinda Corpuz (Backing vocals), Eslin McKay (Violin), Malcolm Connor (Double Bass), and Chris Blachford (Guitar, backing vocals.) All 5 tracks are uplifting and singable. Overall the production is very well done. Everything is in it’s right place in the mix, and without a dedicated percussionist on the recording, it’s just imperfect enough to be perfectly human. Connor is a one-man rhythm section on the stand-up bass, and the embellishments by Blachford and McKay are tasteful – serving the songs with a delicate touch. The vocal harmonies are also spot on.<\/p>\n

Experienced live, even with Corpuz absent from the lineup, the same vibe was very well represented. Being at Grimross, it was an intimate experience. It was as though a group of ringers had showed up to a kitchen jam and won over the skeptics. In 2-part harmony, the voices of Lindsay and Chris just WORK together. They kicked off the set with the lead track from the EP entitled “Found It<\/a>” and had me hooked from the first chorus. The banter in-between songs was minimalist and humble, and the music had me always engaged and occasionally mesmerized. It took me\u00a0by surprise.<\/p>\n

If you are a fan of the Civil Wars<\/a>, The Dixie Chicks<\/a>, and\/or Norah Jones<\/a>, I am fairly sure you will find the EP “Going Gone” or a live performance by Lindsay Foote and company to be an excellent use of your time.<\/p>\n

If you are a fan of Fugazi<\/a>, you may also very much dig what they are doing, but I can’t predict that with nearly as much certainty.<\/p>\n

You can catch Lindsay Foote<\/a> and her band again in the Fredericton area on Saturday, July 29th<\/span><\/span>, at the Tay Creek Folk Festival<\/a><\/strong>. They will most certainly make it worth the\u00a0 price of admission.<\/p>\n

Live footage shot by Roots & Soul Music Promotions<\/strong><\/a> at Grimross Brewing Co. July 20, 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n

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I’m not an authority on folk music. Most of my recreational listening\u00a0consists of Americana and blues rock drenched in sludge, but there are a few universal truths in music that get me every time. Tight melody&harmony, honest songwriting, and a compelling live presentation. As such, the intent of this missive is to briefly review both<\/p>\n

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