Dehlia Low, If That''s The Way You Feel

Dehlia Low, If That's The Way You Feel

So as I begin to write this I realize that knowing pretty much nothing about music really gives me no credibility or justification for thinking I can do this sort of writing, but I really liked this group and their music and feel that they deserve recognition. I saw Dehlia Low, out of Asheville, NC at The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, a local restaurant/bar that has some amazing bluegrass music rolling through it's rustic wooden doors. DL combines traditional elements of roots music, with some country flair, while adding a contemporary twist to the music. As far as bluegrass/roots music is concerned as with most music it tends to be white male dominated making them a breath of fresh air.

And the women are fierce, between Anya Hinkle's haunting vocals and fiddle playing and Stacey Claude's guitar picking and amazing ability to harmonize making their songs sound as though they came straight out of Appalachia. Plus Hinkle likes to kick up her boots and isn't afraid to rock out to her own music which is really great and kind of funny to watch. There are also some dudes in the band that play the upright bass, mandolin and other traditional bluegrass instruments. No banjo which, makes my heart a little sad-but their sound is just so neat that in the end it really isn't necessary for all intensive purposes. This bluegrass band isn't one that makes you necessarily just get up, rock out, and dance til you drop, but they did make me want to sip wine and own their music, which, is perfect for my commute. It is just jazzy enough to keep the listener engaged without making you feel like if you don't dance you will miss out on the experience of "really being there" and getting that special feeling. They are also just fun enough to play an encore even though they were tired and sore winning them points in the minds of all drunk bluegrass fans at the show.

The specific song If That's The Way You Feel is sort of a melancholic love song about love and loss. The lyrics are simple, the harmonies spot on and the music in the background is soothing, yet makes you want to sing along. This is my favorite song although the entire album is really pretty amazing and I would highly recommend it as it is only $7 or so on itunes. You can actually also download their songs straight from Myspace and while there are no videos featuring them in concert or anything one couple did decide to make their anniversary video to one of their songs featured here:



So i am hoping that this gives DL some publicity and hopefully when they google themselves something other than Brent and Jen's anniversary video will pop-up!