It’s been just about a month since Eavesdrop shared their effervescenf charm at Fitzwilly’s, so I was just about due. Tonight is thier second-ever appearance at Collegian Court off Cabot Street, a classic and classy tavern with lots of dark, cherry-looking wood-grain beams running overhead and all around on the walls of the Tavern where the trio is situated.
These ladies are going to be the reigning queens of a certain scene around the area before long, and before they move on up to the interstate circuit and beyond- give ’em a year, I say, just to round-out their repertoire with another half-dozen or so originals (maybe more; they are industrious) and continue the leg-work they are doing so well. That certain scene of which I speak is seemingly limitless as far as numbers of possible outlets, but might carry constraints in terms of compensation: I’m talking about restaurants, of course- there’s no shortage of ’em all around Western Massachsetts (or wherever one goes), and a touring circuit can be contrived to fit just about any logistical needs; but running close to the bottom-line, as an eatery does and must, leaves owners and managers with little leeway in the budget and scant few dollars to risk on enertainment that will draw sufficient to justify the expenditure. A band, on the other hand, will usually spend as little time as they can in such endeavors, working to ‘graduate’ as fast possible to nightclubs, theaters, and eventually arenas.
So… enjoy the classy taste and charm these three lovies offer while they take over this certain segment of the market, cause a year or two hence, it’ll take some money to pay cover charges and/or buy tickets. For now, though, the Eavesdrop trio is running a strategy that makes such sense that it seems both brilliant and obvious: Reign supreme on the restaurant scene! The feild is wide-open and fair game for any artist able to explore the avenue and maximize its offering, for long enough to ‘get around,’ gathering a following and building their brand. Not that the pond in question is a small one, but an enterprising young school of fish (or thought) can probably reach full potential fairly quickly and then head out to deeper waters.
Eavesdrop is on the rise, offering nothing but good vibes and a great sound with their high-spirited, acoustic soul music.
Jimm O’D ~ The Dusty Turntable
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