Live Show Review: Dead Feather Moon @ The Griffin
Show Review: Dead Feather Moon w/ Shady Maples
By Christopher Skrypack Jan 14th 2012
A Griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. It is thought of as the king of creatures, known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions. Well, if you consider a friendly commune where one can enjoy great live music and appealing craft beers a treasure, then the name plays. The Griffin, located on Morena Blvd. hosts the best in local and up-and-com
ing bands. Saturday night, bartenders satiated the thirst of music enthusiasts, serving up artistry brews from San Marcos’ very own Lost Abbey Brewery.
The Griffin offers everything a good venue should. It is easily accessible, versatile, and comfortable, doing all of this while providing quality sound. The lively crowd in attendance was encompassed by what has become Death Feather Moon’s loyal fan base. San Diego’s Shady Maples situated the night’s vitality early seizing the tavern’s attention from the first note struck. Singer-songwriter Owen Roberts’ performance did not go unnoticed showing evidence of headlining capabilities sure to be utilized on any other night. With help from Greg Peters on lap steel, the gritty, acoustic and electric mélange added much appreciated substance to the line-up’s potency.
Peters, in his own right showed as much versatility and professionalism in his musicianship as one might find from a highly skilled studio instrumentalist. Admirable in his approach towards his craft, he pulled double sessions performing with Dead Feather Moon as he regularly does after the culmination of Shady Maples’ set.
Dead Feather Moon’s first show in 2 months was not lackadaisical in any form as one may expect after such a period of time off. Like a well-oiled machine the group failed to skip a beat, unless it were intentional of course, as they illuminated their eminence performing brilliantly.
Prompting fan participation from stomping and clapping to lyrical refrains, those in the pit and throughout the venue threw their worries aside and enjoyed every minute of the show.
Not enough can be said about Justin Berge on lead vocals. His genuine likeability, together with his talent and energy, is sure to be vital to the group’s continued success. Tyler Soule on drums, along with Jesse Kling (guitar), Chris Bowling (bass) and Greg Peters who played anything with or without strings that was close enough to get his hands on, were so exuberant it was contagious.
The group’s avid fans, as it tends to be relative, embodied the same qualities as the band. They were friendly, polite and real, all of which added to the gratifying atmosphere. As much as I look forward to experiencing another Dead Feather Moon show at the Griffin, I will be sure to follow them to any venue they frequent in San Diego and beyond. Regardless of the size of the stage they perform on, I can only imagine the band consuming the environment as they did Saturday night at the Griffin.
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