Kazoo! brings Nap Eyes, The Furys, and Monomyth to unique venue
On Friday, Sept. 12, Kazoo hosted a gig at Silence, featuring bands Nap Eyes, The Furys, and Monomyth. At Silence, an artist’s space that was once a car garage, the night proceeded with all around good vibes and excellent live music. The authentic and intimate atmosphere certainly did the indie rock groups justice, as the audience felt like they were witnessing a laid-back jam session between the band members – arguably the best type of live music experience.
Nap Eyes, a Halifax-based band, kicked the night off with tunes from their debut LP, Whine of the Mystic. Early in the evening, the band set the tone with their well-known track, “Tribal Thoughts.” With the night just beginning and the crowd not yet filled in, Nap Eyes established the event’s overall feel with steady rhythms and entrancing vocals.
The Furys were up next and, at this point, the crowd grew much larger. Hailing from Guelph, The Furys completely rocked the event, and the atmosphere of the room quickly transitioned into a collective desire to let loose. The group played tracks off of their album Baseball Furies, and the chemistry of the band members was impossible to ignore. The bassist of the group put on a notable performance with her groovy, bluesy basslines that made it nearly impossible to not bob your head to. The lead singer’s high-impact performance also warrants mentioning. His visceral, wailing vocals hark back to that of Jack White’s, especially combined with the blues-rock sound coming from the band, contributing to an overall far-out performance.
Monomyth closed the night with a stellar performance. Also from Halifax, the group played tracks off of their recently released album, Saturnalia Regalia!, which has gathered plenty of hype since its release. Their psychedelic sound sent the crowd into a sublime, 1970s-flavoured trance.
“You’re getting a banger,” said vocalist/guitarist Seamus Dalton, before the band played their final song. Twin vocalist/guitarist Joshua Salter ended the closer with the crowd on the edge of their feet (and on his own), as he soloed atop of a pedestal.
All in all, another successful evening of live music was put on by Kazoo. The three bands put on an excellent show, and certainly took advantage of the minimal space and casual garage setting of the venue.