Celebrate the long-awaited arrival of Spring with the sumptious sounds of SugarHouse at The Mole's Eye Friday, May 11th.
This SugarHouse show marks an arrival and a departure – both a celebration and a commemoration.
The peepers have announced that Spring has finally returned to our green hills – there’s the reason for celebration. But if you listen closely, their song is a tad mournful this year because they know Eithne Eldred will no longer be one of our number – hence the reason for commemoration.
For the past three years, SugarHouse, a funk/rock dance band based in Brattleboro, has had the distinction of being the only band in the area fronted by three female vocalists - Cyndi Cain, Eithne Eldred and Jaye Simms. When the rest of the band joins in, it is not unusual to hear 4, 5 and even 6 part harmonies. Not your usual fare for a local dance band.
But then, SugarHouse is not your “usual dance band”. In addition to their stellar vocals, they are also recognized for their engaging, eclectic song selection. From jazz to funk to rock to punk...it’s hard to place SugarHouse in a single ‘genre’. Their hallmark is taking familiar favorites and “de-ranging” them with a funky twist. As one audience member shouted recently, "Wow! You know it's going to be a good show when people are clapping for the sound check!"
SugarHouse was formed eight years ago through musical friendships sparked at the Mole's Eye weekly Open Mic. Eithne Eldred joined the band in 2005, after several years of singing along from the “front row”. Her clear bell like vocal quality (and the fact the she always remembers ALL of the words) made her a natural addition to the band. While Eithne will only be performing one last show with them, SugarHouse wants everyone to know that the band will play on! You can learn more about upcoming gigs at www.sugarhouseband.com.
In the meantime, why not come down to the Mole’s Eye this Friday night and join in the celebration. Sip a lip-smacking libation, shake a leg or two and help SugarHouse send their fair Irish lass off with a fine fare-thee-well.
$5.00 Cover charge for groovy tunes all night long!
The skinny:
SugarHouse - Luscious harmonies...funky groove.
Friday Friday May 11th
9pm – 1am
The Mole's Eye
4 High St.
Brattleboro, VT
257-0771
$5.00 cover charge