After reading the tale of Bobby’s (the band) beginnings, I can’t help but muse on the character their old “front man” embodied. Anxious but talented, and with a propensity to transform into a dark mist to escape the limelight, Bobby (the mysterious dancer) provides the inspiration for the haunting layers and soaring vocals of the band’s first track “Sore Spores”.

Comprised of Vermont’s Tom Greenberg, Mark Zimmermann, Paolo Menuez, Julian Labat, and Roby Mouton, the band also, at Bobby’s request, added the amazing talents of Molly Sarle of Mountain Man. Overall, I simply can’t stop listening to this song. I love the warm guitar tones mixed with the swirling, effervescent embellishments. The mixture of background vocals is also a beautiful addition to the song.

For those of you curious to see this transformed into a live setting, check out the live version of “If Its Dead Outside” above and their tour dates below:

02.24.11 Sixth and I Historic Synagogue / Washington, DC, US / The Low Anthem
02.25.11 First Unitarian Church Sanctuary / Philadelphia, PA, US / The Low Anthem
02.26.11 Brillobox / Pittsburgh, PA, US / The Low Anthem
02.28.11 Lincoln Hall / Chicago, IL, US / The Low Anthem
03.04.11 Old South Church / Boston, MA, US / The Low Anthem
03.05.11 Iron Horse Music Hall North / Hampton, MA, US / DOM
03.07.11 Space Gallery / Portland, ME, US / The Low Anthem
03.08.11 The Bowery Ballroom / New York, NY, US / The Low Anthem