Late Show
Field Report
Plume Giant
Thu, November 8, 2012
Doors: 9:30 pm
Mercury Lounge
New York, NY
$12
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This event is 21 and over
http://www.mercuryloungenyc.com/event/168391/
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Field Report - (Set time: 10:30 PM)
Field Report is the creation of Chris Porterfield, whose debut record
is a collection of songs six years in the making. Chris cut his
musical teeth with DeYarmond Edison (the other members of which were
Justin Vernon and Megafaun). After their breakup in 2006, Bon Iver
and Megafaun went on to success while Chris hung back in Wisconsin,
thinking his career in music was probably over. It was really just
beginning. For the first time in his life, he began writing his own
songs, which he spent the following six years carefully perfecting. In
December 2011, the record was finally committed to tape at Vernon's
studio.
The result is a haunting set of songs both crafty and poignant. After
sending a few unfinished tracks to select people, the response was
immediate and impactful: producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Warren
Zevon, The Pixies, Uncle Tupelo) fell in love with them and offered to
mix the record, which he did in February 2012. The songs were also met
with acclaim from many SXSW presenters, resulting in invitations to
play at ten shows, including Brooklyn Vegan, Daytrotter, Adam Duritz's
showcase, and Pandora.
is a collection of songs six years in the making. Chris cut his
musical teeth with DeYarmond Edison (the other members of which were
Justin Vernon and Megafaun). After their breakup in 2006, Bon Iver
and Megafaun went on to success while Chris hung back in Wisconsin,
thinking his career in music was probably over. It was really just
beginning. For the first time in his life, he began writing his own
songs, which he spent the following six years carefully perfecting. In
December 2011, the record was finally committed to tape at Vernon's
studio.
The result is a haunting set of songs both crafty and poignant. After
sending a few unfinished tracks to select people, the response was
immediate and impactful: producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Warren
Zevon, The Pixies, Uncle Tupelo) fell in love with them and offered to
mix the record, which he did in February 2012. The songs were also met
with acclaim from many SXSW presenters, resulting in invitations to
play at ten shows, including Brooklyn Vegan, Daytrotter, Adam Duritz's
showcase, and Pandora.
Plume Giant - (Set time: 9:30 PM)
Oliver, Nolan, and Eliza met as students at Yale, and quickly began layering and stitching together their ideas into a collaborative sound that would become Plume Giant. After spending many hours putting their heads together and singing, they turned these collaborations into many, many songs, and developed a sound that is very much their own. Plume Giant’s blend of ‘60s harmonies, summery folk, and campy, whimsical humor has charmed audiences across the country on many tours around the east coast, in the Midwest, and out west. Their unique sound weaves together inventive harmonies, evocative lyrics, double fiddles, and other melodious noises made with tambourines, harmoniums, melodicas, and any other toys they can get their hands on!
Plume Giant is Oliver Hill (guitar, viola, voice), Nolan Green (guitar, harmonium, voice), and Eliza Bagg (violin, harmonium, trinkets, voice). All of their songs are written together – in the living room, on the porch, or in the backyard somewhere. The three are always listening to each other to make sure they keep new ideas in the mix – and, of course, so they can always sing in tune! When performing live, Plume Giant maintains their carefully crafted harmonies while immersing their music in the energy and humor that stems from their quirks and friendship.
After coming out with an EP, Plume Giant, in October of 2010, Plume Giant is releasing their debut full-length in August of 2012. It’s called Callithump, and they hope the album will be for its listeners what its title describes: a noisy, riotous parade of boisterous music-making! Having just graduated from college in May 2012, they will be making their way to Brooklyn to pursue music full-time.
Most importantly though: if they were perfumes, they would be lavender, ginger, and honey, and if they were legumes, they would be parsnips, parsnips and parsnips.
Plume Giant is Oliver Hill (guitar, viola, voice), Nolan Green (guitar, harmonium, voice), and Eliza Bagg (violin, harmonium, trinkets, voice). All of their songs are written together – in the living room, on the porch, or in the backyard somewhere. The three are always listening to each other to make sure they keep new ideas in the mix – and, of course, so they can always sing in tune! When performing live, Plume Giant maintains their carefully crafted harmonies while immersing their music in the energy and humor that stems from their quirks and friendship.
After coming out with an EP, Plume Giant, in October of 2010, Plume Giant is releasing their debut full-length in August of 2012. It’s called Callithump, and they hope the album will be for its listeners what its title describes: a noisy, riotous parade of boisterous music-making! Having just graduated from college in May 2012, they will be making their way to Brooklyn to pursue music full-time.
Most importantly though: if they were perfumes, they would be lavender, ginger, and honey, and if they were legumes, they would be parsnips, parsnips and parsnips.
