Ship of Fools, the acclaimed, cello-driven ensemble from Baton Rouge, the Kid Carsons (with John and David Shirley of the Cardinal Sons), and a solo acoustic set from 2015 NOCCA graduate Gabrielle Evelina are the bands scheduled for the First Annual Indie Pop Showcase at Chickie Wah Wah. The show will begin at 9 PM.
The members of Ship of Fools are studying music at LSU. Led by cello player and Venezuelan native Raudol Palacios and fronted by vivacious vocalist Ashley Monaghan, the acoustic ensemble also features Michael Blount on guitar and Eric Brown on drums. The band submitted the vid below to a contest to appear on NPR’s prestigious Tiny Desk concert series.
Brother and sister musicians, Chad and Morgan Carson, lead the Kid Carsons. They play a compelling blend of Americana rooted in the Louisiana soil of their home state. They recently presented a critically acclaimed homage to Gram Parsons, the iconic patron saint of country rock.
John and David Shirley, the two brothers that lead Cardinal Sons, yet another acclaimed Americana band, will join them. They have whimsically dubbed this all-star conglomerate, “The Kid Cardinal Sons.” Expect to hear songs from the repertoires of both bands.
18-year old Gabrielle Evelina was born and raised in New York City, but found her muse in New Orleans. She plays acoustic guitar and sings in a powerful alto voice evoking many of her musical idols including Nina Simone. She will play a solo acoustic set.
