While being no more than three years on the scene, Akron's Shivering Timbers has bloomed rapidly into one of the most touted bands from the Northeast Ohio region. Composed of husband-and-wife duo Jayson and Sarah Benn, the group's sound comprises folk-tinged indie rock that blends enough styles to make it nearly uncategorizable. The band's strength is in its ability to shift dynamically from sing-songy nursery rhymes to noisy jams that bring to mind the more cohesive compositions of Cap 'n Jazz. In between, the group dabbles between gospel, punk and blues. The band's records are truly a tes...
By Rory Axelrod Akron's Shivering Timbers second effort is a sprawling work that comprises as many genres as it does moods. And that is the strength of this record: its ability to wash the listener over in waves of nostalgia, and wonder, with a sense of introspective inquiry that could make one wistful or regretful, depending on their disposition. At times they burst forth with wild and unbounded joy (“I Love You So Much!” and “Sing Sing”), and in other moments they chill with haunting melodies and arrangements (“Wayfairing Stranger” and “Without Someone”) that one could ...
The Grog Shop is excited to host THE DUKE SPIRIT with HACIENDA & SHIVERING TIMBERS on JUNE 13TH. THE DUKE SPIRIT RELEASE BRAND NEW TRACK AND VIDEO 'GLORIOUS' & LAUNCH INTO U.S. HEADLINE TOUR. Get 'Glorious' via The Duke Spirit website http://t.ymlp293.net/qbysapajueyafaybazauesuw/click.php. Be the first to see the new video filmed and directed by Kid Acne & Dscreet, via RollingStone.com http://t.ymlp293.net/qbyuatajueyaaaybatauesuw/click.php. The Duke Spirit release brand new single 'Glorious' as a follow up to their critically acclaimed album 'Bruiser' http://t.ymlp293.net/qbyea...
January 20 - Akron - Musica Check out Joseph Scott, Ohio's best undiscovered rock singer, and White Pines at Akron's Musica on January 20th for some indie-folk goodness. It's going to be one hell of a night. The band is headlining a show celebrating the release of their latest EP. Opening for the The White Pines is three other great bands: Shivering Timbers, Valentiger and Austin Craig. Things get rolling at 8pm. General admission is $5. See you there! Photo: Andrew Wyatt...
Akron's Shivering Timbers recently scored a session at the wildy popular website Day Trotter. To listen to the session check out the following link: http://www.daytrotter.com/#!/concert/shivering-timbers/20055246-37382638...
Buzzbin Magazine, ArtsinStark, Legends Sports Pub & Grille and Ohio Brewing Company are pleased to present the Brewed Roots Music Festival on Friday, September 2nd in Canton, OH. The festival showcases the best in local and regional musical talent and beer and food vendors are on hand to ensure you won't have to miss a note. Admission is free of charge. "We wanted to put on a big show to highlight some of the terrific performers who have worked with our magazine over the years," said Buzzbin owner Michael Nasvadi. "When we started planning Brewed Roots we put out our feelers to the local ba...
Ask an Akronite where the hippest neighborhood in town is, and they’ll undoubtedly point you in the direction of Highland Square. The eclectic, progressive area is home to dozens of superb, longstanding local businesses, historic buildings and many creative minds. (Earlier this summer, it was announced that the stylish Montrose organic grocery store Mustard Seed Market would be opening their third location here.) On September 3, this year’s installment of the annual arts festival Art in the Square will make one of Akron’s coolest communities exponentially cooler by adding vendors, foo...
Local homemade goods and live music in Akron The first ever Rowdy Indie Craft Fair is to take place on Sunday August 14, starting at noon at Studio 526, directly across from the Thirsty Dog Brewery on Grant Street in Akron. There will be over 20 local vendors selling not-your-average-craft-fair goods. You'll be able to find educational handmade children's toys, upcycled and repurposed jewelry and accessories, guitar picks and earrings made of old credit cards, silkscreened shirts and posters, handmade greeting cards, and delicious baked goods. Find Rowdy on Facebook to see photos of all the...
Husband-and-wife duo Shivering Timbers got their start when The Black Keys’s Dan Auerbach overheard the songs they’d written for their daughter Suzi. Hear them yourself when they hit Annabell's tonight. 8/13 Annabell's • Akron ...
Allow us a little self promotion here. If you have been among the thousands of people at our First Friday concert series in downtown Canton then you know when it comes to partying we are about two things: REALLY GOOD BANDS and REALLY CHEAP BEER. This festival is no different. We’ll have two stages going all day filled with the best Alt-Country/Roots Music you can find. On the corner of Cleveland Ave NW and Fourth Street in downtown Canton at the Buzzbin Art & Music Shop (records & more!) we’ll have beer, bands, and lot ‘o fun. Bands include Chris Allen w/ Don Dixon, The Most Beauti...
Some people have all the luck: Husband-and-wife duo Shivering Timbers got their start when The Black Keys’s Dan Auerbach overheard the songs they’d written for their daughter Suzi. They’ll be joined by Cincy’s folk-punk trio The Tillers, just a few months after their SXSW appearance. ...
Allow us a little self promotion here. If you have been among the thousands of people at our First Friday concert series in downtown Canton then you know when it comes to partying we are about two things: REALLY GOOD BANDS and REALLY CHEAP BEER. This festival is no different. We’ll have two stages going all day filled with the best Alt-Country/Roots Music you can find. On the corner of Cleveland Ave NW and Fourth Street in downtown Canton at the Buzzbin Art & Music Shop (records & more!) we’ll have beer, bands, and lot ‘o fun. Bands include Chris Allen w/ Don Dixon, T...
Begun in 2008, Record Store Day was intended as an international jollification of the wondrous world of music — and since then, it’s become more raucous and widespread than ever before. Each April 16, the day marks sales, events, concerts and more for the hundreds of indie music-store owners across the globe. In Akron, nestled in the flourishing Highland Square, Square Records carries an array of vinyl and compact discs. Owner David Ignizio welcomes Record Store Day with open arms — and crossed fingers. “It's a tremendous help to all the independent stores, but it can also be inc...
I have wronged Akron’s Shivering Timbers. On two separate, sigh-laden nights I watched them perform. Earlier this year I stumbled into Annabell’s after consuming what felt like half of the Matinee’s supply of Two-Hearted because Unnamed Girl A had said “blah, blah, blah…go away” a few hours earlier. Shivering Timbers played upstairs… I remembered that much. But I couldn’t for the life of me remember what they sounded like (or walking to my friend’s house and passing out on his couch, for that matter). So, this past summer, I made it my goal to catch them at th...
It's a night of smooth, sultry music and pretty female vocalists at Annabell's on Thursday. In a basement normally filled to the brim with metalheads, one group and two solo artists keep it mellow for the small but receptive crowd. First up, Shivering Timbers deliver nursery-rhyme songs to the beat of a drum, electric guitar, stand-up bass and banjo. It all started for them when husband and wife combo Sarah and Jayson Benn had a baby. "We were always sitting around playing nursery rhymes for her," Sarah said. That turned around when they played a few of their songs for Sarah's long-time ...
Rachel Roberts, the lovable indie-folk Akron native, will play at Annabell's Thursday, July 1st, along with Plug-In Reindeer and Shivering Timbers. Roberts, known for her mellow music and lulling voice, keeps it simple with an acoustic guitar and solid songwriting. Her influences range from classical to classic rock, and has performed with many of the big-name acts from the area such as Chrissie Hynde, DEVO and The Black Keys. She's working on finishing her second album "Lighting Loves the Kite," as well as an album with her band, Rachel's Secret Stache. Her voice is clear and mesmerizi...
