Baby’s All Right Brooklyn, NY
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Web: beauband.com
Players: Heather Goldin, Emma Jenney, Joshua Ruoah, Miles Spillane, Ludwig Persik
Material: N.Y.C.’s Beau hosted a release party in September at Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right. In anticipation of their album, Girl Cried Wolf, Beau left breadcrumbs for their fans this summer—three singles, “Talk to Me,” “Messy,” and “What Are You Doing to Me,” in July, August, and September respectively. Created by life-long friends Heather Goldin and Emma Jenny, Beau also features musicians Joshua Ruoah, Miles Spillane, and Ludwig Persik.
Musicianship: Goldin’s alto vocals cascaded out, washing over the audience. Whether she’s
belting a chorus, building a sweet harmony, or crooning in a '70s inspired tone, Goldin remained in control of her voice. As a unit, Beau blended modern and nostalgic elements, resulting in something comforting and familiar. Whether it was the controlled chaos of “Messy,” the R&B influences in “Loverman,” or the waltzing, surf-rock of “San Francisco,” Beau moved smoothly between the genres, cleverly adding swanky guitar accents or syncopation here and there.
Goldin and Jenney showcased their artistic kinship during “Jane Hotel,” sending bandmates off stage. Written about experiences in the West Village’s Jane Hotel, Goldin alternated between whisper-soft confessions and belted choruses, while gentle reverb on Janney’s guitar provided a soft place for them to land. Beau closed the show by bringing the band back for the final two songs. Ending on high energy, Beau broke out their pop-punk tune “Dance with Me.”
Performance: Against a wall of bright, flashing lights, Beau took to the stage with no introduction. The lights danced off of their shimmery, black clothes, adding a graceful glow while Goldin serenaded the audience. Her powerful singing voice contrasted sharply to her soft-spoken words when she addressed the crowd. Almost drowned out by the venue’s rustling, Goldin used song breaks to gradually introduce Beau, announce their upcoming album, and share songwriting anecdotes.
Summary: Almost a decade into their career, Beau penned Girl Cried Wolf as a reflective look on the ups and downs of growth, friendship, loneliness and endurance. On stage, they laid their emotions bare for the audience. As they approach 10 years together, it’s evident that Goldin and Jenney have found something special.
