The Paramount ABILENE PresentS
THE BACON BROTHERS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023 - 7:30 PM
The Paramount Abilene is proud to present THE BACON BROTHERS, in concert, January 18th, under the stars and clouds.
Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, The Bacon Brothers have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound "Forosoco"—a blend of folk, rock, soul, and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who were born to collaborate—and it's taken the siblings across the world, from shows in Japan to performances at American landmarks like Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.
The Bacon Brothers turn a new page with their eleventh release, Erato, whose five songs showcase the duo at their diverse peak. It's an EP of dynamic contrasts: quiet moments and big payoffs, organic instrumentation and electronic textures, self-penned songs and high-profile collaborations. For Michael and Kevin Bacon, it's also the continuation of a story that began long ago in Philadelphia, where the two siblings were raised on a soundtrack of 1970s singer/songwriters, Philly soul singers, and classic rock bands.
On Erato's title track, the brothers appeal directly to the goddess of romantic poetry for inspiration. "Send me lightning in a bottle, Erato," they sing, their voices stacked together in harmony, their melodies flanked by layers of jangling guitar and folk-pop instrumentation. Unfolding like a summoning of the muse herself, it's one of countless highlights on a record that also makes room for the stripped-back soul of "Dark Chocolate Eyes," the atmospheric acoustics of "Karaoke Town," and the summery island-pop of "Let Me Happen To You."
The family that picks together sticks together. With Erato, Michael and Kevin Bacon — brothers, songwriters, frontmen, and multi-instrumentalists — prove their staying power once again. The Bacon Brothers will be joined by indie singer-songwriter Cindy Alexander.