Michael J. Epstein descended upon the French Pharmacie in Indianapolis recently with his bevy of babe bandmates, playing a multi-instrumental amalgam of strings, keys, rainsticks, drums, xylophones and MORE for this session with Laundromatinee.com.

Epstein has been a part of many bands in the past, (most recently Neutral Uke Hotel) and decided to find his current line-up through Craigslist ads. He and his wife/bandmate/drummer Sophia Cacciola rounded up a small troupe of insanely talented women, handed each an instrument or two, and told the ladies to have at it. The first song, "Amylee," exemplifies the result: beautifully sung harmonies, an impressively full, round, rich sound, and the constant entertainment of taking it all in. The girls all sparkle and shine in their snappy red and black ensembles, and their use of what seems to be each and every instrument that they could possibly fit into their van impresses time after time.

The second song, "Every Time I Visit You, It Rains," opens soft and sweet, just trotting along. And seriously…these harmonies are so good I feel like I’m sitting in on a super-hip choir practice. The heavily featured flute near the end of the song reminds me that this is a WAY underused woodwind! The vocals set the pace, as the cymbals echo through and mellow cacophony carries you away.

The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s first release, Volume One, can be purchased through the band’s website, michaeljepstein.com. And the packaging is super cool. 

MP3 Downloads
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library - Amylee
Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library - Every Time I Visit You, It Rains
 

Recorded and Mixed by Jeff DuPont
Filmed and Edited by Daniel Arthur
Words by Jess Bonkers