Memphis-based Star and Micey are one of those great bands who teeter on the cusp of indie stardom and are poised to shift gears and jump into the big leagues.
Backed by years of live gigging and touring, the folk-pop quartet made up of Josh Cosby, Nick Redmond, Geoff Smith, and Jeremy Stanfill is launching a huge tour with the release of their EP I Can’t Wait—an ambitious four-song stint that was overseen by famous producer Dennis Herring (Elvis Costello, Modest Mouse) and released on Ardent Music. This past Thursday the official kick-off at the Hi-Tone Café where they did so with a huge stage set, lots of cool swag to snag, and an abundance of energy dedicated to their new release.
Opening for the feel-good indie band was Carolina Story. With a thick, relaxed crowd gathered around the stage, the heart-felt lyrics and soothing sounds of the married musical duo, Ben and Emily Roberts, played throughout the happy, chattering audience, preparing them for the main act. The set included songs from their self-produced LP Home like “The Morning Bird,” “Carry Me Home,” and a cover of The Band’s “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.”
With the end of Carolina Story’s show, Ben Roberts, a good friend of Cosby, introduced the Memphis-based group. Songs featured on I Can’t Wait like “Love” and the EP’s title track got the crowd involved with clapping and waving, and set a steady pace of excitement for the show.
Old favorites like “Salvation Army Crawl” and “On Your Own” had the audience singing along and showing their love for Star & Micey’s folksy pop rock. Throughout the show, the delight of Star & Micey’s biggest fans was obvious. Ending the set with an array of red and white balloons released from the ceiling, Star & Micey’s first show on the Soul Stormin’ Tour was a huge success.
To find out more about Star & Micey’s Soul Stormin’ Tour, which also features the talent of Carolina Story, you can go to Star & Micey’s website.
