11/9/2023 0 Comments Helio sequence harmonica song![]() They had a good number of fans that seemed to be there specifically for them, yelling out song requests and dancing during the set. Ramona Falls played right before, and had similar adulation and even more heckling. Apparently they also often had hecklers shouting that they need a bassist, which Summers acknowledged and casually swatted off. None of this was lost on the crowd, and the indubitable reactions between songs prompted Summers to ask, “can I take you guys with me?” That was more flattering for the crowd, as it’s hard to believe The Helio Sequence wouldn’t have that kind of reaction every night. He was the beat and the time, the whole time. ![]() His see-through drum kit had lights pointed at it, so him and his kit glowed red to blue to white while his facial expressions changed with every hit. In contrast, Weikel was animated and hard-hitting. When he took the spotlight, it was energetic enough to be rock and roll, but so controlled and precise that it was science. He busted out a harmonica on a couple tunes, and also ripped out some intricate guitar solos. Most of the time he was a shadowy silhouette against the Bowery Ballroom stage lights, and when the lights waned he was still facing up to the mic with eyes closed. The two have been playing together since 1996, and in both their refined manner and honed sound, their experience shows. ![]() Guitarist/vocalist Brandon Summers and Drummer/keyboardist Benjamin Weikel come off as mellow, understated folk who have a keen sense for spacious, atmospheric compositions, and who are also impressively good at their instruments. Since they’re touring in support of what may be their most introspective and meditative album yet, Negotiations, this makes complete sense. Seeing The Helio Sequence live is a cathartic experience. ![]()
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