Fans of Rufus Wainwright, Elliott Smith, and The Beatles will want to get involved with Ferraby, a piano-and-guitar folkie that comes to us from the hipster-haven of Silver Lake, CA (but truly calls Nashville “home”). There’s whimsy to his melodies and poignancy to his lyrics, but the timbre of his voice was the initial draw. A bit of a “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk” feel to “The Fighter,” but that’s alright ’cause, at that point, Lionheart is just getting started. He’s studied the family tree well, double-tracking “Won’t Be Long”‘s vocals (a la Elliott) to earn that instant, endearing vulnerability. We think you’ll enjoy.
Ferraby Lionheart – “The Fighter” (MP3 link removed)
Ferraby Lionheart – “Won’t Be Long” (MP3 link removed)
New Yorkers, tonight is your lucky night! Catch Ferraby solo at his NYC debut at Pianos. So far, it’s just six songs on a self-titled EP, but we’re promised (and looking forward to) much more. Another download at MySpace. Buy him here.
UPDATE: Late notice, but Ferraby invites you to see him tonight! If you want to brave the rain and let off some steam from a disturbing day in NYC, post a comment and we’ll give a pair of tickets to two of ya.
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he’s one of the best things happening in los angeles at the moment. we’re all pulling for him.
I saw a video by him a month ago and was really digging his sound.
i was planning on going to the show — just leaving from work shortly to go to pianos. i’d LOVE free tickets.
i was planning on going to the show — just leaving from work shortly to go to pianos. i’d LOVE free tickets.
It looks like I missed out on the free tickets, but I’m still excited to go to this show.
FUCK YES!
Scott I sent you an e-mail a while back about ferraby. Are you just getting to it??
J/W if you actually get to all of your emails.
Trev
you know, I loved elliot smith’s songs, but that double tracking thing drove me batshit crazy. same with this. i always preferred smith live, where he couldn’t do it. i’d like to see this guy’s show, but i’m sure not buying any cd.
Aren’t all days in NYC disturbing?
hey stereogum, thanks for the listen. I’m really digging ferraby’s sound.
Ferraby is a great guy and has an incredible sound. Feel free to check out our live session in our Chicago studio if you’re a fan of his work; http://www.hearya.com/2007/10/03/hearya-session-7-ferraby-lionheart/