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Palehound with Ursula and Heavy Pockets
About Palehound:
Palehound is the songwriting project of Ellen Kempner, who began releasing solo material under the name in 2013. She formed a touring band in the fall of that year, and released a 7 through Exploding in Sound Records a few months later. Kempner has been lauded for clever, introspective lyricism which sits at the forefront of the bands official debut, Dry Food. Nearly every note on the release was played by Kempner herself, and her personal touch lives in all eight tracks. Dry Food is barely half an hour, which is not for lack of material, but is a reflection of Kempners skillful songwriting. She doesnt waste a single measure, dishing out somber, poignant declarations with a simple clarity of thought.
Kempner studied jazz and classical guitar at Sarah Lawrence and the influence finds its way into the core of Palehounds style. Kempners guitar work is colorful, tactile, and frenetic. She noodles over hazy melodies, climbs scales, and bounces between expressive chord progressions with so much ease that it exists as an extension of herself. The way in which Kempner delivers powerful guitar work as a complement to her dark, flowering voice is where Palehound truly shines. At times shes all-out shredding, showing her command over the fretboard while adding an uplifting edge to the track. She combines this with a booming rhythm section and creative song construction to create bedroom pop in its most refined form.
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LocationBirdseye Lounge (View)
41 Vaughan Mall
Portsmouth, NH 03801
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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