Local Ames legend, Evander Ellsbury, recently relocated to Des Moines, weaves melodies and rhythm together, seemingly from a place unknown at times. This psychedelic cowboy introduces musical and lyrical themes on universal consciousness, love, longing and loss. You may remember him from his psych rock band Eleven Moons, as the bassist in Wiitch Tiit, and of course roots and soul with Bitter Canyon, local troubadour Wally Neal’s band. While Evander has been on hiatus for some time, the music is slowly coming back to him in waves… as the channel breaks back open.
Kelli Rae Powell is the tiny ukelele-wielding, redheaded stepchild of Billie Holiday and Johnny Cash. Whether she’s growling out wry ruminations or purring her way through a drinkaby (a lullaby-meets-drinking song of her own device), she delivers the kind of consistently literate lyrics that once prompted Tommy Ramone to call her a poet. https://www.kelliraepowell.com/
Make a pre-order for food and beverages here: https://www.center.iastate.edu/gfrpreorder/
You must be logged in to post a comment.