Gentle Temper Soothes the Indie Folk Crowd at Lavery's

Lex Pelletier

Friday, Oct. 25 

The Boston duo Gentle Temper will return to Lavery Brewing Co. for another remarkable performance. The band stopped by the local brewery on Aug. 1, and are happy to be back, having released their debut album, Our Warm Red Light in October of last year. A band beautifully hewn from oxymoronic connections, Gentle Temper combines dark tones and themes with an almost undeniably beautiful sonic landscape, exemplified by their opening track "Cut My Brakes." The group is comprised of Ryan Meier and Marion Earley, and is a self-described "ocean-folk duo with a blues tide from the bay of Boston." Both members have gorgeous voices and play guitar and bass (respectively) during live sets. Perfectly tamed for fans of The Wild Reeds and Wild Child with their effortlessly ethereal harmonies, there's a bit of Shovels and Rope tossed in for good measure, especially in bluesy tracks like "Teeth For Diamonds" or "Ancient Tattoos." A hypnotically engulfing experience, their latest album is crystal clear, a meditative breeze wafting by, marked by minimalist instrumentation able to fill any space. In what promises to be an intimate experience, they'll be showcasing their songs in Lavery's main room for an evening that indie folk fans won't want to miss. — Nick Warren

7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (happy hour 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.) // Lavery Brewing Co., 128 W. 12th St. // Free // 21+ // laverybrewing.com