Review: Seasick Mama @ Studio at Webster Hall (10/15)
As Seasick Mama told me herself in an interview a couple months ago, her new EP, Tip Top Shape, is all about living up to the heightened expectations that surround her as she continues her musical ascent. Success? I’ll be honest: I thought her songs were catchy enough before, but I wasn’t fully prepared for her actually breathtaking performance and talent as a live performer.
All indications for Tip Top is that it’s a big step in a musically interesting direction, but there’s nothing quite like having Marial bring the songs to life with her undeniably commanding stage presence. Embodying a young girl, grizzled gypsy, seductress, and vulnerable human means it’s nothing short of a witching hour. Which says a lot for the rest of the band, who hold their own with spirited execution and stimulating instrumental takes.
