all ages
9:30
$7 suggested donation

the critique of pure reason presents:
THE PONYS
THE EYESORES

Alec K. Redfearn and The Eyesores formed in 1997 as an outlet for the
singer-songwriter work of Alec K. Redfearn, and have since developed into
something far more twisted. Slow, simmering, noirish dirges, high lonesome
yodeling ballads, Weimar-style cabaret songs, drunken revelry, extreme
hangovers, and radio noise are some of the many facets that make up the
Eyesores’ sound. The band has performed in various forms as a chamber trio
or quartet with accordion and strings, as a rock trio of accordion, guitar
and drums, and as a big band with strings, guitars, drums, electronics,
brass, and hurdy-gurdies, and sometimes just Alec solo, singing and playing
accordion. The band has also accompanied theatre and dance troupes and has
worked with Providence independent film director, Laura Colella.

The Ponys: here the sounds of the past and present meet, to create a unique
and uplifting timelessness. Portland, Maine’s The Ponys merge rock
instrumentation, acoustic guitar, electric slide, moog, wurlitzer, and
gorgeous vocals into a cluster of irresistible, catchy, and haunting songs,
through which flow droning psychedelia, velvety instrumentals, quirky indie
pop, country twang, and distortion fueled rock. It’s all brought together
by the band’s unique sound and youthful energy.

Production: Stacie Slotnick/The Critique of Pure Reason (stacie at
thecritique dot org)
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