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On Friday Seattle-based band Ivan & Alyosha performed to a packed crowd at Mercury Lounge. Their energetic set featured the folk-rock band at their finest and included tracks off their previous two EPs as well as a preview of what’s to come from their debut full-length All The Times We Had due for release in February.
Each track featured sweeping harmonies from the band while showcasing frontman Tim Wilson’s captivating vocals. Alternating from a deeper register to a high falsetto, songs like “Easy To Love” impressed with wavering guitar features and Wilson’s John Lennon-esque vocals. Complete with foot-stomping rhythms, the track embodied a distinct country vibe.
“This one’s called ‘Don’t Wanna Die Anymore.’ It’s a very happy song,” Wilson joked. With steady percussion, hand claps and maracas throughout the folk based song grabbed the audience’s attention wholeheartedly.
While their plugged in set satisfied it was last track of the night “Glorify” that best showcased the band’s talent. Completely acoustic, Ivan & Alyosha wowed with spot-on harmonies, delicate strums of the guitar and eyebrow raising lyrics.
Catch Ivan & Alyosha currently on tour and be sure to pick up a copy of their album All The Times We Had February 26.