It was Plush again Sunday night. Michael John Serpe just started his set in the lounge. Accompanied by his bassist, Rochelle, Serpe picked his way through old songs and a few new ones from his upcoming EP expected out in the next month or so. Serpe, another Seattle transplant, writes smart, beautiful songs and is a super nice guy to boot.Serpe's old friend from Seattle, Carrie Clark, followed with a set with her band, The Lonesome Lovers. Their unique sound makes them fit in a jazz lounge, a hipster club or a country honky tonk. The band was tight and are extremely talented musicians. Guitarist, Greg Fulton, floored us with his guitar solos and his banjo and mandolin accompaniments as well as the harmonies shared with bassist Dana Smith. Completing the band is drummer Daniel Hunt.
Carrie switched between keyboard and acoustic guitar belting out songs from their latest CD, Seems So Civilized, with a sweet and powerful voice reminiscent of Bettie Serveert or a songstress from the 1940's.
Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers make their way north to Phoenix for a few shows then it's on to Oregon and back to Washington, wrapping up at the end of April. Check out her Myspace page or website for dates and locations. You won't want to miss them!
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