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Last Wednesday at The Resident venue, us Angelenos got the pleasure of seeing Sir Canyon, the new project of Noah Lamberth, perform. Noah is a heck of a guy, friendly as he is talented, who has scaled the Rocky Mountains of all things, entertainment before collaborating with the likes of Andy Davis and Patrick Matera (Katy Perry’s guitarist) to form some earthy song structures intertwined with silky-smooth vocals.
Sophie Simmons (daughter of Gene Simmons from, you know, the little band Kiss) was also there in all her sexy, raspy glory and gathered quite the buzz around the venue.
Sir Canyon’s Noah Lamberth has a very soulful and enchanting way about him that is palpable in his stage presence… like a nomadic cowboy in a western flick unfolding right before your eyes. He’s not the kind of guy who has ego behind his work, and it isn’t contrived even with the stargazing bluesy-country genre on the rise. From the transcendence of Burning Flame to the more ebullient tune, Think You Are Amazing, the mood is certainly equivalent to a night of dancing under the stars with a lover… probably somewhere in the south.
Before the song Angelino Daydream, from the new album without a name, Noah chuckles to the crowd “LA…it’s the city of dreams right?” I got it. It’s like attempting to hang on to the hope of what is to come, but sometimes having the shaky feelings that time is inevitably going to tell the fate of our demise or fairytale… and the latter is not the case for most. So we hold on to those moments where we don’t feel lonely and fearful, where we don’t have that lingering stretch of desperation trailing behind our leather jackets and shades… the moments where we feel connected and unified and whole… even if it’s just through music. Especially if it’s just through music.
“No runaway trains to catch you…put away your guns…so hold me close darlin’…set me free…pick me up, can’t you see I’m on my knees…”
On to a darker and gritty one with Golden Days, Noah told us, “I wrote it because I feel like we’re only golden for a few days, like we have a shelf life. Kinda morbid…take advantage of it.” I for one think life is much better after you’ve had some time to golden the edges… but maybe that’s just me.
Next was Ventura Skies, which I could see playing at a carefree moment of the next big Boy-Meets-Girl indie film. Cindy Come Over is by far my favorite of the night, and Patrick slayed on the guitar solo. It was a rocking set with a fantastic group of guys who seem to have a real solid comradery happening between them.
Sophie Simmons hit the stage hard with her black velour number paired with a golden fringe jacket. This girl has a voice, and god love her as it seemed like the sound guys might have been having an off-night. Seriously, no worries though, she is a powerhouse with loads of confidence and charisma. She’s a baby at 25, but exudes star quality like a pro… and she writes her own songs.
“Touch me in the summertime, crush me in the wintertime…I’ve been chewed up and spit out and trampled on…” Sensitive enough lyrics to let us know she’s had her share of heartbreak yet has mastered the art of letting go.
Take Me Home, the song Sophie says is one closest to her heart, is a very Adele-like and radio friendly track that brought the house down. If this girl decides to pick up an instrument or two she could be playing around in the big leagues… but let’s let her golden her edges a little first.
I got a chance to catch up with Noah after the show, and he was nice enough to answer a few questions about his music.
W♥M: Can you give us a background of you as an artist and the upcoming album?
Noah: So I was in another band a ways back called Hank Floyd, we played for a number of years and did a lot of big shows, radio, etc.. Thought we were going to get signed a few different times but it fell through. We released an EP about 7 years ago and that was the last thing we did. I had no intention of ever making a full length record again but never stopped writing. After the band I learned to play pedal steel guitar and ended up playing and recording for a number of artist so I really never left music just took a different route. A few years ago I was showing my friend Andy Davis some of the songs I was working on and we started writing together…and after a while he suggested that we should make a record. A lot of my friends either had studios or were great musicians themselves, so I knew I could make something that sounded good. Andy produced it and also played a number of instruments on the record. I was friends with Patrick Matera and Josh Moreau and knew them from a previous gig. Patrick played guitar and Josh on bass. Joey Esquibel who was the drummer in Hank Floyd played the drums and some percussion on the record and we recorded it at Heritage Recording in Burbank.
W♥M: Very cool. How do you feel playing out with this newfound band?
Noah: We’ve only played a few shows but the response had been great. I love the challenge of playing steel and singing at the same time. It probably doesn’t look cool but it’s fun when I get it right! We kind of have a revolving door as to who’s in the band or project or whatever it is but everyone is a killer player. I’m just trying to enjoy all the moments and be as sincere as possible when we play. I’m not too concerned about the future, I know we made a solid record and I’ll let the chips fall where they may.
W♥M: What are some of your musical influences?
Noah: I can’t get enough Merle Haggard. He’s a Californian. Gram Parsons, Eagles, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac. Radiohead might be my favorite band. Morrissey, Depeche Mode, Blur, I like good songs, not too concerned about the genre.
W♥M: And because I always ask this question and am interested in your answer, what would you like to come back to earth as if you died and were reincarnated?
Noah: I have no clue what I’d come back as! Not to be a dud. Just thankful for the life I have now.
Meryl Streep recently said “You have to put your heart in art.” I think Noah is a perfect example of this type of artist.
Now if we could figure out a way to let him know he’ll be coming back to earth as an armadillo, we’ll be in business.
Sir Canyon’s Noah Lamberth has a very soulful and enchanting way about him that is palpable in his stage presence… like a nomadic cowboy in a western flick unfolding right before your eyes. He’s not the kind of guy who has ego behind his work, and it isn’t contrived even with the stargazing bluesy-country genre on the rise. From the transcendence of Burning Flame to the more ebullient tune, Think You Are Amazing, the mood is certainly equivalent to a night of dancing under the stars with a lover… probably somewhere in the south.
Before the song Angelino Daydream, from the new album without a name, Noah chuckles to the crowd “LA…it’s the city of dreams right?” I got it. It’s like attempting to hang on to the hope of what is to come, but sometimes having the shaky feelings that time is inevitably going to tell the fate of our demise or fairytale… and the latter is not the case for most. So we hold on to those moments where we don’t feel lonely and fearful, where we don’t have that lingering stretch of desperation trailing behind our leather jackets and shades… the moments where we feel connected and unified and whole… even if it’s just through music. Especially if it’s just through music.
“No runaway trains to catch you…put away your guns…so hold me close darlin’…set me free…pick me up, can’t you see I’m on my knees…”
On to a darker and gritty one with Golden Days, Noah told us, “I wrote it because I feel like we’re only golden for a few days, like we have a shelf life. Kinda morbid…take advantage of it.” I for one think life is much better after you’ve had some time to golden the edges… but maybe that’s just me.
Next was Ventura Skies, which I could see playing at a carefree moment of the next big Boy-Meets-Girl indie film. Cindy Come Over is by far my favorite of the night, and Patrick slayed on the guitar solo. It was a rocking set with a fantastic group of guys who seem to have a real solid comradery happening between them.
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Sophie Simmons
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Take Me Home, the song Sophie says is one closest to her heart, is a very Adele-like and radio friendly track that brought the house down. If this girl decides to pick up an instrument or two she could be playing around in the big leagues… but let’s let her golden her edges a little first.
I got a chance to catch up with Noah after the show, and he was nice enough to answer a few questions about his music.
W♥M: Can you give us a background of you as an artist and the upcoming album?
Noah: So I was in another band a ways back called Hank Floyd, we played for a number of years and did a lot of big shows, radio, etc.. Thought we were going to get signed a few different times but it fell through. We released an EP about 7 years ago and that was the last thing we did. I had no intention of ever making a full length record again but never stopped writing. After the band I learned to play pedal steel guitar and ended up playing and recording for a number of artist so I really never left music just took a different route. A few years ago I was showing my friend Andy Davis some of the songs I was working on and we started writing together…and after a while he suggested that we should make a record. A lot of my friends either had studios or were great musicians themselves, so I knew I could make something that sounded good. Andy produced it and also played a number of instruments on the record. I was friends with Patrick Matera and Josh Moreau and knew them from a previous gig. Patrick played guitar and Josh on bass. Joey Esquibel who was the drummer in Hank Floyd played the drums and some percussion on the record and we recorded it at Heritage Recording in Burbank.
W♥M: Very cool. How do you feel playing out with this newfound band?
Noah: We’ve only played a few shows but the response had been great. I love the challenge of playing steel and singing at the same time. It probably doesn’t look cool but it’s fun when I get it right! We kind of have a revolving door as to who’s in the band or project or whatever it is but everyone is a killer player. I’m just trying to enjoy all the moments and be as sincere as possible when we play. I’m not too concerned about the future, I know we made a solid record and I’ll let the chips fall where they may.
W♥M: What are some of your musical influences?
Noah: I can’t get enough Merle Haggard. He’s a Californian. Gram Parsons, Eagles, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac. Radiohead might be my favorite band. Morrissey, Depeche Mode, Blur, I like good songs, not too concerned about the genre.
W♥M: And because I always ask this question and am interested in your answer, what would you like to come back to earth as if you died and were reincarnated?
Noah: I have no clue what I’d come back as! Not to be a dud. Just thankful for the life I have now.
Meryl Streep recently said “You have to put your heart in art.” I think Noah is a perfect example of this type of artist.
Now if we could figure out a way to let him know he’ll be coming back to earth as an armadillo, we’ll be in business.
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Sir Canyon at the Resident, Los Angeles (09 August 2017) |
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