Beautiful harmonizing, it’s just something that never gets old.
But there’s more to why this band has got it going on. They play twelve instruments between the three of them, including guitars, an accordion, banjo, didgeridoo, mandolin, djembe and harmonica.
Onstage they took turns evoking nostalgia for the 60s group Peter, Paul and Mark, and tickling the crowd’s sway-button with modern rhythms.
Their set combined a mix of originals and covers that offered a genuine dose of acoustic bliss with a twist - from their rumba-infused cover of Neil Young’s “Keep On Rockin’ in the Free World,” to their clap-inspiring original “Twilight.”
They have a talent for morphing covers into their own unique style. If you haven’t seen it already, you must check out their cover of MGMT’s “Kids” up on Youtube. It makes a pretty strong case for the comeback of the accordion, and has you liking a song you thought you couldn’t like any more than you already did.
You can catch Two Lions and a Lady at the Coppertank on October 16th. Listening to their breezy summer sound might be a perfect way to postpone any hints of the winter blues. Also, stay tuned for information on their upcoming album.
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/twolionsandalady
*Also posted on The Vancouver Observer:
http://www.vancouverobserver.com/blogs/music/2010/10/07/last-taste-summer-two-lions-and-lady
Two Lions and a Lady ~ Kids by MGMT
Two Lions and a Lady ~ Twilight
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