We’ve written about Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps before. Their songs are delightful and as the video shows, they can pull it off in nearly any setting. Since our last post they have even recorded a Daytrotter Session.
This weekend they embarked on a westward tour with shows in California, Texas, Iowa and everywhere in between. You can check out their myspace page for the dates. If they are coming anywhere near your town I would recommend that you go hang out with them.
Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps - “Closing the Doors”
Caroline Smith describes the Good Night Sleeps as “story-book folk, telling grown-up stories told with a child-like point of view, songs laden with whimsical banjos and glockenspiels”, and I couldn’t agree more.
After watching some friends play a show, I was all ready to head home and settle down for the night. That was until I heard the sultry sounds of Caroline’s voice—a little bit Feist, a little Ingrid Michaelson, but I am sure she is sick of those comparisons.
This band is much more than just Caroline’s voice and melodic tunes; none of it would be possible without the talented musicians with whom she has surrounded herself. Arlen, Jesse and Alex all expertly, and with ease, switch instruments and vocal lines while creating the delicate backdrop that will make you fall in love with them. Also, if they happen to be coming to your town,ask them very, very nicely to play some Dr. Dre. Seriously. Do it.
