The striking thing about Les Shelleys, that’s before they even entered the stage, is the set up. One very tall microphone stand, the other about a metre from the ground, having only ever seen pictures of Tom Brousseau and Angela Correa I did wander what this duos appearance may be. However, from the early onset it was clear that the microphone is for rhythmic knee slapping, an innovative substitute for subtle drumming.
One thing that is always enticing about duos, especially the male and female partnership is the musical conversation of beautiful harmony, which as an audience we almost feel...
When listening to this album, go to a quiet area and turn off all other sounds. Les Shelleys demands your full attention of which it’s deserving, the debut album from Tom Brosseau and Angela Correa singing together. The album is a compilation of traditional folk standards and covers, though each one done in its own unique way that you automatically forget the previous released versions.
The first track on the album is very important and a huge factor in determining a first listeners interest. The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise does not dissapoint. The gentle movement of the melody...
