Matt Epp and his band the Amorian Assembly brought renewed energy and new rock influenced music to the Slice, June 7 for a receptive audience.
While I missed a solo set from Chantel Emond aka French Press, she sang beautiful vocal harmonies with Epp’s band.
He started with a guitar effect that sounded like a sitar and several tracks from his latest CD “Learning to Lose Control.” He told the audience he appreciated everyone coming out to the show and supporting the album, which he completed with the help of crowd funding site Kapipal then played the catchy title track.
After thanking the full house, he played a popular old favourite “Miss Someone,” which got an extra shot of energy thanks to his tight band.
He had an easygoing mid —90s folk/ pop feel throughout his set especially on numerous Dave Matthewsesque slower songs.
One of the highlights was“ When You Know” which he recorded as a duet with Serena Ryder on the CD. Instead, French Press sang Ryder’s part, giving it more of a jazz flair compared to Ryder’s twangy alt country feel. He sang a pretty song for his wife with just French Press on stage with him.
