Concert Review: Sleepwalkers Wake Up Public Arts
I said it with Masego and I will say it again with Sleepwalkers: a crowd makes a concert. With the front row two-stepping and demanding Lynyrd Skynyrd covers, Sleepwalkers were giving their Public Arts crowd a classic, country rock vibe. They were bringing Nashville and Neptune together for some good of’ fashion, out of this world jamming.
Led by brothers Austin and Michael York, Sleepwalkers revived the guttural nature of rock; its capacity to make your soul feel like a mud-pit you have to carry everywhere. This may sound unattractive, but do NOT act like there has NEVER been a moment when you wished you could drop your heart off in a corner and drive away. Our feelings can be the heaviest thing we carry, and Austin and Michael York have voices that can turn them into tons.
SLEEPWALKERS – Never Enough
From “Images” to “Never Enough,” the brothers vocally harmonized pain, and showed the audience how hurt can riff a guitar. From Eric Clapton to a trash can, Sleepwalkers inspirations varied but found an sentimental, middle ground in expressing how lowly being human an be.Their ability to make a hook cry with rage and riotousness zipped over the crowd guys and gals, but especially the men of the audience. The guys were acting like 15 year old girls seeing Ariana Grande. You might think I am exaggerating, but I always feel excited when seeing concert that, in essence, make men “fan girl.” In this world, emotions can be gendered, and Sleepwalkers proved men feel in relationships and melodies.
SLEEPWALKERS – Wake Up
Similar to White Denim, I would recommend a Sleepwalkers’ show for those that love a good jam session. These guys are exceptional musicians and dry out their instruments for sound in the same way one would dry a towel. Every second they spent churning and churning their keys and chords like water, which only made their cool, casual personalities feel even more winning. For More Information On Sleepwalkers Click Here.
