Elvis Perkins in Dearland / Bowerbirds / Dave Godowsky @ Bowery Ballroom

December 11, 2009 - New York, NY

by Amanda Hatfield

Elvis Perkins in Dearland @ Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY - December 4, 2009 - Photos by Amanda Hatfield

Elvis Perkins in Dearland came through New York City this past weekend to play a set of shows in Manhattan and Brooklyn. This first one, at Bowery Ballroom, was opened by the excellent Bowerbirds and Dave Godowsky. It was an evening that displayed the multifaceted nature of the pseudo-genre of new folk that's risen into prominence in more recent years. Acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies are paired up with violins, accordions, and horns; the results are beautiful, and as evidenced by the sold out crowd, I'm not the only fan of the sound. ~ Amanda Hatfield

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Elvis Perkins in Dearland