Oskar Blues to Showcase Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys
One of the most exciting young acoustic bands, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys , bring their unique “LouGrass” sound to Lyons on Saturday, August 2 , when they perform at Oskar Blues. Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys have a fresh approach to American roots genres, which they weave in and out seamlessly from song to song with the throwback sound of bluegrass instruments and the striking delivery of blues vocals. They’re now touring in support of a new short release, the Here Between EP, which serves as a snapshot of their unique and ever evolving sound. With roots in the Great Lakes State of Michigan, Lindsay and the band have been traversing the country with instruments in tow since the release of their 2012 record, Release Your Shrouds. The album showcased the band’s musical ingenuity, Lindsay’s vocal prowess and their collective aptitude for cultivating prolific original material. In short, Lindsay Lou Rilko, Joshua Rilko, Mark Lavengood and PJ George are a heavy pickin’, powerful harmony singin’, tight knit family fashion conglomeration of new-fangled roots music. www.lindsayloumusic.com
Quotes:
“The Flatbellys throwback sound, propelled by Lindsay Lou´s striking delivery, spins a sort of musical magic that meshes American tradition with rootsy Michigan vigor.” -John Sinkevics
“Lindsay Lou and The Flatbellys bring new life to bluegrass. Soulful vocals along with exceptional musical chops will keep you wanting more.” – Dave Bruzza, member of Greensky Bluegrass, award-winning Jamgrass band
“Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys are a fresh new voice in modern bluegrass, with driving instrumentals and a straight-from-the-still quality to Lindsay’s voice…If you’re a fan of broad-based bluegrass with a strong infusion of creativity and intelligence, Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys is a band you definitely need to check out.” Bluegrass Unlimited
“If you are looking for ancient and soulful tones with a modern rootsy twist, that is exactly what you’ll find when listening to Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys. Each song is unique, entertaining, and flows easily into the listener’s ears. Lindsay and the boys will surely win your heart!” – Caroline Colie , Acoustic Trail
“Lindsay really puts her heart into what she sings and how! She sings the way you would want to if’n you could. Phrasing, tone, emotion, it’s all there. Effortless seemingly. Simply mesmerizing. Riveting! Don’t miss the musical force that is Lindsay Lou.”
David Grier – Three time International Bluegrass Music Association award-winner
“Sometimes, the vocalist’s prowess is enough to elevate a band from the ranks of their contemporaries. But it’s not just Lindsay Lou’s vocals that will make Release Your Shrouds the latest addition to your music collection. The tight-knit lyrics and infectious joy in The Flatbellys’ songs will make you stop whatever you’re doing and cock an ear. The band’s skill is breath-taking, and it’s obvious through their playing that there is nothing they’d rather do more than come together and make music.” — Adobe and Teardrops
“Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys – an intersection of sparkly new songs and robust instrumental licks, with a nod to the roots of tradition. Great music from great people! Go see them as soon as possible.”— Jeff Rose, Detour Bluegrass
“…pretty much irresistible, and while that’s partly because of the high-spirited virtuosity of the pickers, most of the credit goes to the irrepressible Lindsay Rilko, whose singing manages to be simultaneously gentle and vivacious, rootsy and swinging. Bluegrass is the touchstone genre here, but Rilko and her cohorts veer off cheerfully into swing and rockabilly as well. — CD Hotlist
Band Members:
Lindsay Lou Rilko – vocals, guitar, claw-hammer banjo, song-writing
Joshua Rilko – vocals, mandolin, song-writing
Mark Lavengood – resophonic guitar (dobro), vocals
P. J. George – upright bass
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