Picture by Christopher Bruno
NYCTaper’s exploration of the 2024 Deep within the Valley pageant continues with the charming efficiency of Sean Thompson’s Bizarre Ears!
To be completely sincere, Sean Thompson’s set was the spotlight I used to be most desirous to see at this occasion. After years of urging Andy from Raven Sings The Blues to e book Sean for Deep In The Valley, my anticipation was lastly met.
Sean Thompson is a gifted guitarist, songwriter, and a genuinely nice particular person hailing from Nashville. I will not delve deep into his background right here, as you may uncover that in a latest episode of J. M. Hart’s constantly partaking Brokedown Podcast. What stands out from the interview is that Sean is at the moment channeling his artistic energies into his “Bizarre Ears” mission, specializing in writing contemporary materials.
Happily, I had the prospect to share the expertise of this efficiency with a number of people who had been beforehand unfamiliar with Sean’s music. With the rise of “nation music” within the broader psych/improv/jam scene, it is easy to attract parallels with extra mainstream artists. I attempted to border Sean’s sound for the uninitiated as “paying homage to widespread country-inspired jam bands, simply extra real, quirky, and psychedelic.” Whereas which may specific a novel taste, it falls in need of actually capturing Sean’s artistry—and I acknowledge now that it was a lazy comparability on my half.
Fortunately, Sean doesn’t want me to advocate for him; his efficiency and his band converse for themselves. This excellent set showcases tracks from his acclaimed self-titled 2022 album, together with some contemporary jams, together with his newest single, “Ridin’ In The Van,” which coincidentally has a model new video launching right this moment:
You may pre-order Sean’s upcoming album, “Head In The Sand,” which releases on February 7, proper right here. If he returns to the Hudson Valley for a full-length set, you may depend on me being there!
I recorded this set utilizing my MBHOs positioned on the stage lip, complemented by a incredible soundboard feed courtesy of FOH engineer Daniel Stout. Ensure that to play this one LOUD!
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Sean Thompson’s Bizarre Ears
Date: 2024-08-10
Occasion: Deep in The Valley Competition
Location: From The Floor Brewery
Metropolis: Purple Hook, NY
Supply: MBHO 440 + SDB > MixPre 3 > SD (24/48) > Adobe Audition/Izotope 9 > Audacity Flac (lvl8) > Mp3Tag
Recorded and produced by kliked for nyctaper.com
An enormous because of FOH engineer Daniel Stout for offering the board patch!
- Raspberry Pie
- New Trailway Boogie
- Earlier than The Flowers Bloom
- Ridin’ In The Van
- Road Folks
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