The sun was melting into a gorgeous early spring evening as people started trickling in to s00krEEm’s place on Sunday, March 28th. Peace, Loving and Pollination Population carpooled from Denver and arrived a little after 5pm with a car full of musical goodies. Bug, the house artist for the evening, showed up around the same time to hang up scores of her colorful sketches, turning the living room into an eclectic, intimate den. Strands of Christmas lights began to glow white, red and multicolored throughout the room as guests mingled, the musicians unloaded their gear and the sun sunk behind the Flatirons.
Once the stage was set and the sun had disappeared from the sky, the music began with Pollination Population, otherwise known as Kate Ersing. Kate’s set was subtle, gorgeous, haunting. Her unique voice held the room in near-rapturous silence. She accompanied herself simply on guitar and with loops of noise and sound she cued on some old tape decks. It was a truly wonderful set, and I’d recommend any Denverites to check out this local gem.
Pollination Population “Be Your HoneyBee”
Pollination Population “Summer Sending”
Pollination Population “A Bedtime Story”
Peace, Loving closed out the evening with what I can only describe as – well, how would you describe it? A magical, musical, cacophonous journey perhaps just brushes the surface. The Boston based band have used seemingly anything they could find laying around to craft their sound- harmonicas and bird whistles, banjos and tape players, bouncing pennies and spoken word, homemade chimes, a bicycle wheel, even a block of wood and a hand saw. Being in the room as they unfolded their set almost felt like being a part of a sonic painting, you didn’t so much listen as *experience*. And what an amazing experience!
Peace, Loving @ s00kr33m’s – Part 1
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Peace, Loving @ s00kr33m’s – Part 2
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As would be expected, the night had some twists and turns, but ultimately it was just what we were hoping for – a celebration of good art and good company. We want to thank both bands, Bug, our featured artist for the eve (whose work is still up for viewing over here at s00krEEm’s, if you ever want to stop by for a beer and a looksee) and everyone who came out to enjoy the evening with us. We had a lovely time – we hope you all did too.
Photos by Bug
