![]() Support the project here in the next 24 hours. “Thank you for taking the time to check us out. ![]() We can’t wait for you to take long drives across the country to it, or cook chicken paillard to it, or send it to a friend so they can cook(or burn) chicken paillard to it. We want them to date maybe, or at least have coffee. It still needs to be made physically tangible and more importantly, the monetary support for publicity and promotion, so it doesn’t dissapear into the ether.It’s actually the hardest part, and we want this baby Bonsai EP to grow up strong, get an education, travel, and perhaps meet your children. “So, here we are, with this 5 song EP, finished, but not finished. Greg’s guitar magic and pedal steel action is so lovely, and Bryan plays the hell out of these tunes live.When I listen to the tracks and their talent, I more often than not have to pinch myself. Watching them work/play their instruments together was an amazing treat. “It was produced by Dan Molad (Lucius, Elizabeth and the Catapult, Here We Go Magic) at Sounds Like a Fire in Ditmas, NY, featuring guitarist Peter Lalish (Lucius). We have been playing together for years, supporting each other in different acts and are so excited to now have this curvaceous body of material to share with you, together! Unfortunately, with Kickstarter, if we don’t reach our goal we walk away with nada. It is comprised of singer-songwriter (and author of this letter, spokesperson if you will) Simone Stevens, guitarist Greg McMullen (Trixie Whitley, Michelle Ndegeocello, Glenn Branca), and drummer Bryan Bisordi (Nels Kline, Great Elk). Lucius guitarist Peter Lalish is also featured on the record. You can pick-up Bonsai’s s/t Kickstarter-funded EP on May 27th. ![]() ![]() Lead singer Simone Stevens has an intriguing voice, and when the backgound vocals join her on the chorus, the effect is positively bewitching.Īs further third-party testimony, consider that the EP’s producer, Dan Moland, is perhaps best known for his work with recent Paste SXSW headliner Lucius, but has also worked with bands like Elizabeth and the Cataoult and Here We Go Magic. The sweet comforting alto of Bonsai highlights the Brooklyn-based songwriter’s delicate c&w-tinged I Fashion You a Dreamer. It’s somehow simultaneously peaceful and energizing. We usually bring you film-related favorites, but today’s pick is actually a music project, although it did come to our attention through Seed & Spark co-creator and Indiewire Top Fifty Influencer Emily Best.īut lest you think it’s through sheer nepotism that you’re hearing about Bonsai, do your ears a favor and give a listen to the first song from the forthcoming EP, “I Fashion You’re a Dreamer,” here. Support independent art today by becoming a backer, and spread the word, why don’t ya? From time to time, your friends at Paste scour Kickstarter to find projects worthy of your support and love. ![]()
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