“The Cold Comfort Band fused together in the spring of 2007 and has, in less than a year, gained a devoted local fan base. Most of the members play multiple instruments, but this is the usual way it goes: Danny Fallon on keyboards, Benjamin Fisher on acoustic guitar, Karl Gunst on saxophone, Paul Hanon on drums, Robert Hanon on bass, Zach Hoeppner on lead guitar, Rae Klagstad on vocals, and Clayton Schmidt on trombone.
Sounds like a ska band line-up, but they’re much closer to a delicately- arranged indie jazz orchestra mixed with the musical expertise of Sufjan Stevens, the dynamics of Anathallo, and the vocal strength of Eisley.
Musically, the songs they’ve recorded are impressive. The thing you’ll notice right away is that while all the musicians are great in their own respects, what sets the band apart is the way they all work together, creating something as a group that is much more intricate than any of them could do alone. They show off a unique skill for creating delicate and precise layered compositions of interweaving instruments and vocals. (Nice choice of words, eh?) These are more than just songs. They’re carefully constructed musical compositions. No instrument takes precedence over another. Each plays its part with care and delicacy, never drawing more attention to itself than the song as a whole.”
...I swear, I could sit here and listen to these same two songs for hours. I lack the vocabulary to succinctly describe why, other then that God is breathing through you guys. :)
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im secretly glad your not playing because i would miss it! im going to canada tomorrow, but downloaded your songs, you will be the sound track to my rocky mountain adventure. it was lovely to see you too beej happy new year
OH yes. It is quite jigtastic. Scrumtrulescent, even. Especially when some looney turned the air conditioner on and you need an excuse to jump around and keep from freezing into a glacier. XD
Haha..I had the beat to 'Awake in Me' in my head all day today...I even did a little jig to it while watching the dishes. Much to the surprise to everyone else that didn't hear the music. Shame on them. :D
do you have a cd or more tracks i can get a hold of? i'm part of the social justice chapter here at trinity and we've held a benefit concert for a few years now... if you are interested, just know we're more than happy than having you come and play here. [our friend carl plays a mean accordion.]
i do know karl. that is how i found you. i give karl food at the snack/snake shop. i am also from WI and call plymouth my home, which is quite close to sheboygan.
benjamin - the video turned out great - i was definitely more than pleased with it! unfortunately the vocals/music could be better, haha but i'm working on that :)
To Benjamin: That's awesome that you felt inspired with my profile page!! I feel flattered :P And yes, we have a sunny windy winter... I love it, best time around. Just let me know if you come back!!:P God Bless!!
Thanks so much Rae! We appreciate the kind words. I think that it goes without saying that we've been fans of you and the cold comfort band from our first listen. You guys are fantastic. Perhaps maybe we could do a show together sometime? Keep up the wonderful work and we love the new song!
