Folk-rock band The Felice Brothers and Dead Gowns performed at the local historic bar and venue, Mohawk Place on Tuesday, July 23.
Dead Gowns, led by Portland songwriter Geneviève Beaudoin, opened the show with an intimate acoustic set. Geneviève Beaudoin’s voice is the right mix of haunting and enchanting that hypnotized the audience into patiently waiting in the hot and intimate Mohawk Place on this steamy Tuesday evening. Dead Gowns will continue to tour with the Felice Brothers for the rest of July.
The Felice Brothers launched their Mohawk Place set with “Crime Scene Queen” to a packed room of die-hard fans erupting in cheers. One fan we spoke to even scheduled their summer visit to Buffalo around this show. They blended their set with their latest release songs from their 2024 album Valley of Abandoned Songs and an assortment of songs from their 19 albums and EPs.
Some notable songs performed were “Love me Tenderly,” “Whiskey In My Whiskey” and fan-favorite “Frankie’s Gun!” Lead vocals and energy by Ian Felice and James Felice were infectious. Ian’s vocals and guitars paired with James’ accordion and piano talent paired seamlessly with the talented Jesske Hume’s fluid bass and Will Lawrence’s steady drums.
One of the memorable aspects of the night was the request from a newlywed couple to perform “A Wonderful Life.” The band gladly performed the song and sang along with the couple, enjoying their moment of happiness. The band, all dressed in their finest blazers, were sweating along with the audience so Buffalo shared their hospitality by offering them all a nice, cold PBR to cool them off during their set. It almost felt like we were all invited to the couple’s wedding and we were celebrating all together, a beautiful moment of music, family and happiness.
Regardless of how well you know the Felice Brothers, they put on a show that makes you feel like you have known them for years. The Felice Brothers will be playing the Hollerhorn Distillery in Naples, New York on August 23rd.
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