The Lowest Pair w/ Noah C. Lekas
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Globe Hall Presents The Lowest Pair on Wednesday, September 23rd. KITCHEN OPENS AT 5PM!
The Lowest Pair has questions. The duo, made up of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, know that we tend to see duality as a problem. We want life to be linear, working through the dark to finally get to the light. Grief to joy, despair to hope, confusion to claritynot a jangly cycle we cant escape. But through their incandescent folk songs, the Lowest Pair often ask: What if we sit with the mess? What if thats not just more peaceful, but more magical, too?
On their 8th album Always As Young As Well Ever Be, the Lowest Pair prove that over the last dozen years together, theyve become some of modern roots musics most mesmerizing, thoughtful purveyors. Produced by Tucker Martine (The Decemberists), the 10-track album puts the duos stark lyricism, string-driven arrangements, and raw compatibility on brilliant display.
Were both trying to make space for each other rather than crowd each other out, Lee says, reflecting on why the Lowest Pair works. Were doing a lot of listening and reacting to what the other person is doing. Lees speaking voice is a comforting echo of his singing voice, soft and precise. Winter talks like she sings, too, sweet and raspy. Heard together, the effect is both soothing and scintillating, like a crisp mountain stream smoothing rocks.
The Lowest Pairs musicianship is another beautiful testament not just to playing that breathes, but playing that listens. Winter, who grew up in Arkansas but has lived in Washington State for the last two decades, and Lee, a Minnesota native, first gained attention as poetic singer-songwriters on banjos. While their family of strings has expandedWinter plays more guitar on the new record than she ever has beforetheir fundamental approach hasnt: Respond to sounds and stories the other is making.
As a result, Always As Young As Well Ever Be pulses with life. Album opener Give It All Away glows warm and bright with strings and synths as Winter and Lee consider harsh seasons and humanitys short memories. Its this idea of cycles and knowing theres dark and light, and its going to change, says Winter. When its good, notice it. When its bad, know its going to change. I spend a lot of time reminding myself thatand still being surprised by it.
If I listen to somebody elses record, its easy for me to have favorite songs, but if its something weve made, its about all the pieces being in relationship to the other pieces, Lee says of the album. Its about being okay with the heaviness and seeing the light thats associated with the darkness. I hope it helps people not feel alone in the heavy things.
All ages, ticketed guests under 16 ONLY ADMITTED WITH TICKETED GUARDIAN 21+
All sales are final. Check your tickets carefully, NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON
Your name will be on the Will Call list the night of the show at doors time.
The Lowest Pair has questions. The duo, made up of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, know that we tend to see duality as a problem. We want life to be linear, working through the dark to finally get to the light. Grief to joy, despair to hope, confusion to claritynot a jangly cycle we cant escape. But through their incandescent folk songs, the Lowest Pair often ask: What if we sit with the mess? What if thats not just more peaceful, but more magical, too?
On their 8th album Always As Young As Well Ever Be, the Lowest Pair prove that over the last dozen years together, theyve become some of modern roots musics most mesmerizing, thoughtful purveyors. Produced by Tucker Martine (The Decemberists), the 10-track album puts the duos stark lyricism, string-driven arrangements, and raw compatibility on brilliant display.
Were both trying to make space for each other rather than crowd each other out, Lee says, reflecting on why the Lowest Pair works. Were doing a lot of listening and reacting to what the other person is doing. Lees speaking voice is a comforting echo of his singing voice, soft and precise. Winter talks like she sings, too, sweet and raspy. Heard together, the effect is both soothing and scintillating, like a crisp mountain stream smoothing rocks.
The Lowest Pairs musicianship is another beautiful testament not just to playing that breathes, but playing that listens. Winter, who grew up in Arkansas but has lived in Washington State for the last two decades, and Lee, a Minnesota native, first gained attention as poetic singer-songwriters on banjos. While their family of strings has expandedWinter plays more guitar on the new record than she ever has beforetheir fundamental approach hasnt: Respond to sounds and stories the other is making.
As a result, Always As Young As Well Ever Be pulses with life. Album opener Give It All Away glows warm and bright with strings and synths as Winter and Lee consider harsh seasons and humanitys short memories. Its this idea of cycles and knowing theres dark and light, and its going to change, says Winter. When its good, notice it. When its bad, know its going to change. I spend a lot of time reminding myself thatand still being surprised by it.
If I listen to somebody elses record, its easy for me to have favorite songs, but if its something weve made, its about all the pieces being in relationship to the other pieces, Lee says of the album. Its about being okay with the heaviness and seeing the light thats associated with the darkness. I hope it helps people not feel alone in the heavy things.
All ages, ticketed guests under 16 ONLY ADMITTED WITH TICKETED GUARDIAN 21+
All sales are final. Check your tickets carefully, NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON
Your name will be on the Will Call list the night of the show at doors time.
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