Moontricks

On Sunday, February 7th the Community Center for the Performing Arts presents Moontricks. With support from Will Evans. Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Both volatile and constant---like nature's best offerings---the band finds solace and beauty in the fusion of seemingly disparate elements. There's a kind of technicolor campfire quality to their uniquely hybrid sound: Each track is steeped in tradition and polished with a futuristic sheen, mixing organic folk, roots rock, and old-time blues with modern electronic production. Since its initial release, the band's breakout hit , "rdquo" -> Home" has reached over 10 million streams, and their original tracks have been licensed for a wide range of television networks, including Netflix and Fox Sports. With the release of their debut full-length album Currents via Westwood Recordings, the duo reveals an ever-evolving, cohesive blend of introspective writing, soulful, gritty blues, boot-stomping basslines, and intricate electronic arrangements. Vast, intimate, and dazzling, Currents is an album about settling into feeling comfortably lost, and being okay with not knowing it all. It's about finding joy and inspiration in the act of seeking. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will Evans pulls everyone into his embrace. He musically accesses a space without boundaries where all are welcome to commune openly and move freely. Through quotable folk-inspired lyrics, breezy grooves, and roots energy, it's as if he's giving you permission to be that pure self you can't always be at work or even at home... The Rhode Island-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist also puts his words into action via his , "rdquo" -> Kind Folk" fan community, activating small acts of kindness, charity, and goodwill in tandem with performances nationwide. After generating over 50 million streams independently, he inspires once again through a series of 2024 releases and much more to come. , "rdquo" -> I want to make music that moves you," he states. , "rdquo" -> It's rooted in compassion, kindness, and community. With anything I release, there's a lot of passion behind it. I'm always giving you the most authentic version of myself." Buzzing out of the East Coast, he has consistently engaged and enraptured a fervent audience. By rotating between acoustic guitar, didgeridoo, handpan, percussive beatboxing, and more, he has developed a living and breathing signature sound of his own. All the while, he continually pushes himself sonically. , "rdquo" -> I try to find sounds that are grounding ," notes Will. , "rdquo" -> Everything starts with the rhythm, but I just love to create this ethereal atmosphere like a blanket around the lyrics. I treat it like a tapestry and add colors. It almost feels spiritual."