TVD Live: Vaudeville Etiquette at the Milk Bar, 6/22

Vaudeville Etiquette

I can’t say for sure if the Friday night crowd at San Francisco’s hipster laced Milk Bar had any idea the magnitude of talent that would grace the stage that night, but I can say for sure that it was a spectacular show. Vaudeville Etiquette hit the stage close to the witching hour and dazzled the audience who were hanging on every single note this stellar band of gypsies would deliver.

Falling somewhere between the Civil Wars, Fleetwood Mac, and Conway and Loretta, Taylor Lynn and Bradley Laina are one hell of a singing duo. It’s really difficult to pin any one comparison on this incredibly talented duo since their sound is so dynamic. From folky, boot stomping, down and dirty numbers all the way to candlelight dinner jazz at midnight type pieces, it’s something for everyone with a taste for stellar songwriting.

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The rest of the band consisting of a drummer Bryce Gourley and bassist Sander Vinberg locked solidly into every groove and laid the foundation perfectly while a well-played steel guitar by Matt Teske added just enough flavor to round out a familiar but original twist on a classic sound.

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While I love their debut studio album (which by the way is produced by Walking Papers/Screaming Trees drummer extraordinaire Barrett Martin and released on his own Sunyata Records label) the live show was even better. And that’s how it should be in my opinion, celebrate the record—but experience the live show.

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Songs from their masterful debut Debutantes and Dealers such as “Devil’s Daughter” and “Blood and Bone” sound absolutely stunning live, but the real showstopper of the night was a new song called “Bridges” which could be a contender for song of the year in my opinion. This one will bring you to tears folks, but in a good way. It’s a sign of things to come as this band evolves and brings a much needed knack for infusing storytelling and songwriting into an industry that is sorely lacking. Holy f*ck this song is amazing.

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Expect big things from Vaudeville Etiquette in 2014 and beyond. I think they are just getting started. Not to mention that Tayler and Bradley make it look effortless to sound so incredibly in tune with one another; it’s undeniable they were meant to create music together.

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