Live Review: Tall Tall Trees @ Bryant Park 5-26-10

Photos by Rozlyn Smith
Words by M. Morales

Tall Tall Trees played the After Work Concert Series at the Bryant Park this past Wednesday. It was great seeing this band in an outdoor environment, suitable for the band's name. The weather was quite warm at 90 degrees. People sat around throughout the park enjoying the folk-rock of Tall Tall Trees at the park's beautiful fountain terrace.

The band played songs like "If You Want It," "Family," and awesome last song "Shit." The banjo is a nice complement to the band's charming sound. One song was about a trip to Alaska or a "musical iceberg" as singer Mike Savino said. The band played for a full hour to a delighted audience.

They have two upcoming NYC dates, including June 4 at Bar 4 in Brooklyn and July 3 at Mercury Lounge in Manhattan.

Tall Tall Trees Upcoming May Shows (2 NYC)

Tall Tall Trees, a folk rock band from NYC, has a few shows scheduled for this month. The band's banjo driven sound comes together in lovely fashion.

The band is performing at Shambhala Center (118 West 22nd Street) on May 15th at 8pm  Tickets are $10 and available at 212-675-6544. Then on May 26th they play a free show at Bryant Park (Sixth Avenue and 42nd Street). 6pm.

Using a similar formula to fellow New Yorkers Vampire Weekend and Dirty Projectors, Tall Tall Trees mix American folk and rock with elements of Brazilian and African music, providing rhythmic support to Savino's melodically and lyrically twisted tunes.  Live, the band is energetic and masterful, reflecting years spent collaborating with a  diverse roster of artists including Moby, Yo Yo Ma, and Vieux Farka Toure. Their friendship and musical chemistry is evident on stage which allows them the opportunity to re-invent songs night after night.