Darlingside – A Concert Opportunity

     There are several almost equally strong reasons to attend a concert performance. For the contributors to Indie Obsessive, the concert draws that are most easily identified are exceptional vocal skills, endearing band chemistry/charisma, and instruments that extend beyond the standard. All three are embraced by Darlingside, a four-member Indie Folk band from Massachusetts. Listening to the album “Extralife,” the group undeniably possesses extraordinary harmonization capabilities and wields an enviable range of instruments. Then, watching Darlingside’s performance on NPR Tiny Desktop (embedded at the bottom of this post), it became equally clear that the members are individually charismatic, and they collectively have an infectious chemistry.

     Adding to the draw, the songs of Darlingside are arranged and delivered with above-normal sophistication and the lyrics don’t shy away from being intelligent. Our personal favorite verse is in the song “Hold Your Head Up High” - See that humankind is you, like all the rest, down to the scratches on the album that you're singing to.”

     The members of Darlingside are Harris Paseltiner (cello, acoustic guitar, vocals), Don Mitchell (electric guitar, banjo, vocals), Auyon Mukharji (violin, mandolin, vocals), and David Senft (bass, kick drum, guitar, vocals).

     Darlingside is touring. The tour stops include two in Northern California, namely San Francisco and Chico. On March 2, they will be at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. The following day, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will host Darlingside. Better yet, River Whyless will open both dates. All tour dates and ticket information is available at http://www.darlingside.com/shows.

     [We thank Sarah at All Eyes Media, LLC for alerting us to the Darlingside tour.]

     “Hold Your Head Up High” by Darlingside

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Darlingside’s performance on NPR Tiny Desktop