every wednesday night, hotel hollywood in surry hills plays host to the very special folk club. if there is ever a club you should become a member of - this. is. it.
with a steadily increasing following of fellow folksters, and now in its seventh strong week, folk club is an intimate live music session that's full of gorgeous tunes and captivating musical tales.
and last week was no exception.
the driving force behind the scenes of folk club is the ever talented local band, the falls. after their residency at the hollywood last year, it was the obvious pick to house this weekly folk club venture. it's such a wonderful old-school gem of a hotel.
as we entered, we were accompanied by the sounds of 49 goodbyes. contrary to their name, this band greeted us ever so warmly with their beautiful blended voices. the product of a successful internet (musical) date, the two girl shared with us their mutual love of country music and harmony. i think we could all tell they were singing what they love. have a listen to their track heart.
the small hotel managed to fill up quite quickly that night...even a couple of stars of the folk world came in to see the show...and although it's a free gig, the bands who perform at folk club are given a cut of batlow cider sales, who also supported the secret garden festival this year...that cider sure loves music! mmm cidery goodness. i had maybe one or two (too many). all in support of the music, of course.
next up was griffith goat boy. accompanied by his guitar, banjo and two backup singers (one being one half of evil j & saint cecilia), this guy was pretty incredible. i loved his voice...husky, deep and rough even, but with a coat of polish. and although he's also a doctor, he has managed to find the time to record an independent debut album 'the chimera'. smart cookie.
although they play a set most weeks, taking the headlining spot for the first time since the beginning of folk club was the falls. i first saw this duo when they supported husky at fbi social last year, and fell in love. they are gorgeous. melinda and simon co-write and perform beautiful, melancholic songs with memorable melodies and honest lyrics. they work together so effortlessly, like it was always meant to be. such a joy to watch.
the falls are releasing their debut ep hollywood this june, after getting a ton of local support to fund the project. they are also supporting the incredible jack carty next week at the vanguard to release their single home. these are two darlings that must be seen.
you can check out the video of folk club #6 on their vimeo. full of folky love and with a surprise performance from uk's paul aiden, it was a night i'm glad not to have missed.
so be quick and head on down to the hollywood tonight from 8pm for the seventh installment of folk club. with the falls, lacey cole and achoo! bless you performing, it will surely, surely be another folk-tastic night!
the first rule of folk club is: you do not talk about folk club.
the second rule of folk club is: well, actually you DO talk about folk club.
