03.08.2012 - Callaghan @ The Irving
March 19, 2012
The Irving
Indianapolis, IN
One of our favorite places we have recently discovered is the Irving Theater on the eastside of Indy. We’ve been fortunate enough to cover a few shows there and we have always enjoyed ourselves. The space is perfect for intimate shows and also allows room for big shows, as well. On this evening, we wandered out to catch the music of the Yellow Kites and Callaghan.
Opening up the evening was the duo The Yellow Kites, made up of fellow Hoosier Kendall Ludwig and his lovely wife, Erina Ludwig. Their classic folk sound has taken them around the world and allowed them to share their music in some pretty amazing places. Their songs are often humorous, sweet, and thought-provoking. The musical talent of this couple is enthralling…to see a new generation of musicians genuinely interested in exploring the sounds of classic instruments and their application to American folk music is so rare. The Yellow Kites are true artists, to be sure. Some highlights of their set include “Joseph and Julie,” “A Tree Love Song,” and “Soiree.” I really enjoyed listening to them live and look forward to seeing where their adventures lead them next. Check out their music…you can buy it digitally or if you are lucky enough to catch a live show, you can buy a digital download card that you can plant after use…what’s not to love about that?!
Callaghan then took the stage. The UK born singer-songwriter is due to release her album “Life in Full Colour” in May and played a sampling of the new music for the intimate crowd at the Irving. It is clear that the driving force behind Callaghan’s songwriting is the expression of genuine life experiences. She presented each song with a story…a narrative of how the song was born from an experience she’s had. She played “Smile,” a 2009 song written with Shawn Mullins, who helped produce her upcoming release. We also were treated to a couple of covers throughout the evening, such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and “The First Cut is the Deepest.” Callaghan’s voice is stunning, clear, and is perfect for the storytelling of her songs. She also sang “Best Year,” “The Edge of Love,” and “Close My Eyes.” The crowd at the Irving on this evening could not get enough of listening to Callaghan’s stories. We were glad to listen to those stories and can’t wait to see what’s next for this promising singer-songwriter.
Also, big thanks to Robin from Segment of Society…as always, she puts so much effort into booking great artists to play locally in Indy and we are so grateful for all of her hard work and kindness in welcoming new artists to our city.
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