BELLOWS FALLS — The Steamboats, an ensemble of picker-singer-songwriters, combine reverence for the American vocal group with a progressive sensibility all their own.
They will perform a Stone Church Arts concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, in the Chapel at Immanuel Episcopal Church, the stone church on the hill, at 20 Church St., Bellows Falls.
Singers Nick Throop, Mario Rincon, and Jon Jaffee hone gospel and a capella backgrounds, their soaring harmonies reminiscent of The Soul Stirrers and Fleet Foxes alike.
Their debut EP (Steamboats, 2015) features accordionist Kate Dunphy (Carte Blanche) and drummer Jon Shiffman (Bleachers). Their sophomore release (Chosen Peace, 2016) is now available at steamboatsmusic.bandcamp.com.
Elmore magazine declared, “Perfectly in sync vocals against a lush, roots background prove that these men have come together to form a tight knit musical group that understands each other's strengths, allowing them shine.”