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Local Spins
After Any Accident
‘After Any Accident’
Led by Virginia transplants John and Christine Lipfert, After Any Accident’s debut disc is a sonic pastiche of aggressive alterna-
rock replete with loud/soft dynamics, cacophonic guitar dissonance and syncopated guitar/bass riffs. Rounded out by drummer Scott Mead, the Lipferts, bassist Christine and guitarist John, create tightly wound musical intricacies that snake in and around each other to produce a sinister yet oddly melodic concoction. John Lipfert's voice has that regular guy vocal style that sometimes drones over the top of the music, but he can deliver emotion well enough to get across the angst elemental to the band's lyrics. Many of the tunes have stutter/stop rhythms that tend to run the 11 songs together over of the course of the disc, but standout tracks like the disturbing “Fire in the Hall” and the riff-heavy “Impersonating a Person in Orbit” display the band's unique punk/jazz sound. B
Next show: 9 p.m at Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt, Phoenix, . $5 Web site: www.afteranyaccident.com
— by Chris Holly, Get Out
Will Eaton Ensemble
‘Sparks and Embers’
World-renowned guitar builder and founder/director of the Valley’s Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery, Will Eaton and his ensemble of talented musicians are in fine form on this two CD set. Spanning more than two hours, the set is divided into “Sparks,” a collection of beautifully upbeat folk/jazz songs and “Embers,” a softer, more somber grouping. Both discs feature the fine open-tuning guitar playing of Eaton, the evocative flute trills of Claudia Tulip and Mary Redhouse, sparse percussion and Redhouse's eerie American Indian vocal stylings. Eaton's vast array of string textures, produced by lyraharp guitar, spiral clef, lyre and 12-string guitar, keep the collection interesting throughout — despite its prodigious length — by creating unusual, but always engaging melodies. This is a perfect collection for a scenic drive through the deserts and canyons of Arizona, the music herein being perfectly evocative of the beauty of the Southwest. B
Next show: Nothing scheduled at this time.
Web site: www.william-eaton.com
— by Chris Holly, Get Out
FutureKind
‘In the Making’
FutureKind’s “In the Making” is short — but so sweet. The EP, which floats along for only 14 minutes — has a dreamy, trip-hop-
meets-pop feel to it. Vocalist Thalia Williams’ subtly sultry stylings are perfectly complimented by the mellow samples, which sound like something you might hear on a Massive Attack or Zero 7 album (though, in this reviewer’s opinion, nothing holds a candle to the latter). The result is the perfect chill-out mix. Highlights include the stellar title track, “In the Making” and “One and Only,” both of which have a sophisticated electronica feel to them and both of which beg the question: When will we hear more from this stand-out Valley trio? A-
Next show: Nothing scheduled at this time.
Web site: www.futurekind.net
— by Adrienne Frank, Get Out
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