LOST IN THE TREES who left not a dry eye during the bands VOV 2011 performance, return to Hot Springs, Arkansas for a performance at ART CHURCH, 301 Whittington on Friday, June 22nd. This will be the only Arkansas performance of the tour in support of the brand new album, “A Church That Fits Our Needs” on ANTI Records. Lost In The Trees is lead by Ari Picker who’s heartfelt lyrics and vocal approach are backed by an orchestral group consisting of cello, percussion, pianos, horns and haunting vocal harmonies.
“While this might sound on paper like a somber affair, A Church That Fits Our Needs is anything but. Picker, a classically trained composer, has Shostakovich and Stravinsky at his fingertips, but the music on this album speaks just as much to his love of Phil Spector and old film scores. The swooping strings on “Golden Eyelids” could come straight out of an old Drifters hit, while the orchestral breakdowns in the midst of “Red” recall the haunting soundtracks Bernard Herrmann composed for Alfred Hitchcock. Like Herrmann (and Stravinsky before him), Picker uses rhythm as its own emotional language, the driving polyrhythms and odd time signatures meshing perfectly with his words, while never losing the propulsive inevitability of great rock and roll. Above all this is pop music, in the way that “A Day In the Life” or Radiohead’s “No Surprises” are pop music, seeking to present complex ideas to the widest possible audience.” – from the bands biography
LOST IN THE TREES perform Friday, June 22nd at ART CHURCH, 301 Whittington. Reception at 7PM, and music at 8PM. Daytona opens the show. This performance is open to all ages. Art Church is a non-smoking venue. Limited tickets available thru paypal. Seating is general admission and first come first serve on the night of the show.
Other ticketing arrangements can be made by email – bill@valleyofthevapors.com
