It was part 1970’s variety show and part family party at the Parkway Theater Sunday night for The International Treasures’ Big Fat Album release show. Doyle Turner and Ted Hajnasiewicz are the International Treasures, they were the heart of the night but as is their wont, they turned everyone into the stars.
The show was hosted by Ryan and Matt Rud of The Rabbit Hole; they brought in their dinner jackets and sofa. They asked performers a few questions and set the stage for a homey and fancy night. They night started with The Severin Moving Company. In fact, I think this was their debut. The music is string forward, great voices and a comfortable feel.
Next up was Sarah Morris and Matthew French singing sad songs and showing off some good hair. Their voices meld so well together; both are so crisp.
And finally, the big fat finale of The International Treasures. Their songs paint a picture or, as with the case of Egg Suckin’ Dog, conjure a smell. It’s storytelling at its best and they look like they are having fun doing it. It’s music that you put on to sing on a road trip. It’s modern but it has some twangs that bring me right back to listening to old country music on family road trips.
It was a gorgeous night, a generous night.
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