New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Green Light Go Entertainment) Bringing their haunting, intimate live show on the road to include an Austin showcase at SXSW is Lawrence & Leigh. The New York duo's dream-colored dazzling indie-folk is sure to wow audiences at the new Revolution Bar on March 17 during
Everything Independent's SXSW Day Party. The Revolution Bar show will be open to the public, all ages, and entrance will cost a donation of a canned good.
Lawrence & Leigh put as much energy into their live shows as they do their meticulously crafted recorded music. Though the vibe tends to be simpler and more intimate, with Lawrence & Leigh's Andrew Kalleen and Kristin Stokes being the only ones on stage, they put their power into creating a personal experience for the audience. "The goal is to give an experience, not an exact replica of the album - this is the live interpretation," they say.
Lawrence & Leigh is not the sort of duo who waits for inspiration to come before producing a great piece of work. They spend their time, thought and energy creating and perfecting their music. The result of this hard work is beautiful and bold, with a refreshing originality and an infectious sense of style. The duo's first major undertaking, entitled Odyssey, is a set of three EPs, each with its own distinct sound and character. The final chapter, Volume III: Hills and Masts, will be released March 7 as the first release of the three EPs.
Like some kind of wondrous blend of
Dirty Projectors and the haunting richness of Fleet Foxes, the female/male band of Andrew Kalleen and Kristin Stokes fill their music with dazzling styles of pop, colored with a dream-like nostalgia, and realized to their fullest potential in the studio. With dense harmonies and elaborate song structures, the time spent meticulously fleshing out every detail has paid off. Lawrence & Leigh have created an album that fluidly progresses from each passing sound with impressive dynamics and energy. All the songs are absolutely individuals, with their own form, color, and intention. Yet the album remains cohesive through a melancholy yet optimistic tone, and a sense that each song takes you on a ride somewhere you had never anticipated arriving.
Lawrence & Leigh Tour Dates
3/6/11 The Garage, Charlottesville, VA
3/11/11: Firestorm Cafe, Ashville, NC
3/12/11 Ri'chard's Cafe, Nashville, TN
3/17/11 Revolution Bar, Austin TX
