This is a low key week at the MAC, event wise. Instead of discussing an event I'd like to attend this week, I'm going to tell you guys about the feisty duo kRi & hettie who will perform in the Bronwynn Theatre at 8pm next Friday, March 8th.
kRi & hettie are a Folk duo that bares their soul with the hope of uplifting yours. Founded in 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky, they sound as if they've played together for much longer. It might have to do with whole-heartedly embracing themselves and their voices that translates into seasoned confidence as well as an entertaining and inspiring show.
After skimming through my internet finds on them and watching some hilarious and/or invigorating videos on Youtube, here are the reasons why I'm sad I'll miss their show.
1. Two words: Spoken Word.
I'm a big fan of performance poetry. Going to open mics around Columbus and experiencing out of town features was an obsession of mine last year. When I read that spoken word is a big part of their music, kRi & hettie got my attention. Their sound is very much Ani DiFranco, 90s-coffee-shop soul, which I like.
The majority of each song is spoken word, which highlights that the words, and their meaning, are the important part. Hettie's warm guitar playing is like a chaser to help the lyrics go down smooth. It conveys the mood the words open you up to.
2. They Conspire to Inspire
On their Facebook page, they promise "Uplifting Music that is Medicine for the SOUL."
We all get bogged down with monthly payments (cars, mortgage, rent) jobs we hate, or love but stress us out, kids to pick up or clean up after, school work to finish, chores to do, friendships and romances--it's all a chaotic mess. Sometimes it's energizing and gives us a glow for this life we live and love, but sometimes it clouds our vision and we get lost.
The goal of their music is to defog our windshield eyes and remind us of the joy we experience in each living breath. This journey of continuously finding and being ourselves.
3. Sense of Humor
These women are funny! They have a song about cats that I thought was hilarious, but don't feel comfortable talking about because we are a family establishment. Click this link if you want to listen. I encourage you to listen to both, but it's the second song that starts at 04:55.
Not only do they sing funny songs, but their stories and personalities in between songs are just as exuberant and silly. It's obvious they're having fun on stage and want to connect with you.
4. They're Comfortable in Their Skin
I might love them the most for their self love, especially because it feeds everything else on this list. Both women are personable and genuine. Watching them feels like hanging out in their living room after a night of drinking and dancing or an summer evening on their back porch. They're happy with themselves and in the truest form of kindness, they just want to share that love with their audience and help them feel it too. They're here to be themselves and have fun and encourage you to do the same.
Combine all of the above and you've got a hell of a show.
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