Spirit Family Reunion // Live at Brunch Sessions Boston MA 4.15.12

 

Words // Scott Pingeton

One of the things that I love about the Boston music scene is that it's big enough for lots of cool shit to be happening all the time, but small enough to feel like a community.  Last Sunday was one of the days that really underscores that point.  Sharing breakfast*, beer** and an intimate house show with half of my twitter feed is pretty fucking cool -- not to mention that later that night I had my mind blown for a second time by Alabama Shakes. 

The folks behind Brewery Sessions have the right idea.  Intimate events devoted equally to craft beer and music.  Perfect.  They teamed up with Music Savage to put on a special "Brunch Sessions" event, featuring homemade breakfast and cocktails, beer and performances from 2012 Newport Folkers Spirit Family Reunion and Summercult.  It was a magical start to a flawless day.  The crowd started out a bit reserved, but loosened up as the show went on - maybe it was the beer.  By the end of Spirit Family Reunion's 45 minute set of bittersweet folk laments and ragged bluegrass stompers, the crowd was on its feet.  Dancing, clapping, singing along and turning a swanky Southie loft into a wild barn party.

I left the show thinking two things.  First, we need more Brewery Sessions.  Second, Spirit Family Reunion is going to absolutely kick ass at Newport this summer.  If this is your first exposure to the band, get to know them now and be ahead of the curve.  I have a feeling they're going be a lot more well known after their debut album comes out this summer.  If you dig Trampled By Turtles, you'll find a lot to love with Spirit Family Reunion.

Here is the entire house concert, documented in true Alan Lomax style for your listening pleasure.  Enjoy and please support the band by going to their shows, buying their merch and telling your friends.

Spirit Family Reunion
Boston MA - April 15, 2012

I Belong To The Band (?)
Alright Prayer
Green Rocky Road
Carry Me
No Separation
Leave Your Troubles At The Gate
Trouble (?)
Gazebo Song
On That Day
Unknown song
The Night Replaced The Day
When My Nname Is Spoken
I'll Find A Way
On My Mind (?)
Battle Hymn of the Republic

Full set download: mp3 zip

* Technically I arrived too late to partake in the waffles
** Ditto for the beer :(

Comments

[Mary]

Very cool. Getting really excited for Newport!

[OBh2o]

Sweet recording and one fantastic band .... many thanks for sharing !! :)