Spirit and Dust

Philly folk band Spirit & Dust don’t just play gigs—they create engrossing, multi-media spectaculars—and this Saturday, they’ll release their debut record, Shore to Shore, with a thrilling, musical performance that combines storytelling, songs, visuals, and general dramatics. The band describes Shore to Shore as “a story about two people who—in the heat of life—have fallen apart”; expect both jaunty, horn-laced, folk anthems, and moments of real sentimentality. The combined musicality of the band’s eight members should have no trouble positively overwhelming the small venue with positive vibes; up your vibe quotient even more by arriving early for tea and homemade snacks from Folkadelphia founder Fred Knittel. Before you go: check out the Shore to Shore teaser via Bandcamp. - Philly Blog

Philly folk band Spirit & Dust don’t just play gigs—they create engrossing, multi-media spectaculars—and this Saturday, they’ll release their debut record, Shore to Shore, with a thrilling, musical performance that combines storytelling, songs, visuals, and general dramatics. The band describes Shore to Shore as “a story about two people who—in the heat of life—have fallen apart”; expect both jaunty, horn-laced, folk anthems, and moments of real sentimentality. The combined musicality of the band’s eight members should have no trouble positively overwhelming the small venue with positive vibes; up your vibe quotient even more by arriving early for tea and homemade snacks from Folkadelphia founder Fred Knittel. Before you go: check out the Shore to Shore teaser via Bandcamp. - Philly Blog

Spirit & Dust, in full band configuration (a standard rock formation plus trumpets, keys, and harmonies), work up to music and lyrics that are informed by the band’s evident love for emotional Americana and lead member Kristen Sylvester’s mystical and spiritual leanings...... - XPN The Key

Spirit & Dust, in full band configuration (a standard rock formation plus trumpets, keys, and harmonies), work up to music and lyrics that are informed by the band’s evident love for emotional Americana and lead member Kristen Sylvester’s mystical and spiritual leanings...... - XPN The Key

Kristen Sylvester crafts lyrical narratives leading the folky six-piece Spirit and Dust. While Sylvester’s vocals mark progress on a rural trail, the music, which characterizes the landscape, populated with deeply rooted mainstays like acoustic and electrified finger-picking guitars. It also surprises with the addition of trumpet adding brightness and putting a twist on the traditional sound. - The Deli Magazine

Kristen Sylvester crafts lyrical narratives leading the folky six-piece Spirit and Dust. While Sylvester’s vocals mark progress on a rural trail, the music, which characterizes the landscape, populated with deeply rooted mainstays like acoustic and electrified finger-picking guitars. It also surprises with the addition of trumpet adding brightness and putting a twist on the traditional sound. - The Deli Magazine

When we first discovered Kristen Sylvester, she was still in high school writing music under the moniker Spirit and Dust and performing out as a trio. That was toward the beginning days of The Deli Philly. Since then, her band has expanded to an eight-piece, and she’s finally releasing the follow-up to her debut LP Delight (a former Deli Album of the Month) entitled Shore to Shore, which is a concept album. Below are a few words from Sylvester about her latest record.

“Shore to Shore is a story about two people who-- in the heat of life-- have fallen apart. The story is from the perspective of one individual who at first struggles to find solace but eventually is able to gain a perspective shift, realizing that when things get heavy, you have to make them lighter; a journey towards the other shore. Become a living anachronism as your journey takes you to fantastical new places!”

She’ll be celebrating the release of her new full-length tonight at the charming West Philly multipurpose space Studio 34, performing the LP in its entirety with casted parts and several original monologues and letters which will be incorporated into the performance. Spirit and Dust will be supported by Small Houses (a.k.a. Jeremy Quentin), who will also be releasing his new album Exactly Where You Wanted to Be, Sean Hoots (of Hoots & Hellmouth), and DJ Slowpoke (a.k.a. Birdie Busch) on the ones and twos. This evening is a Folkadelphia-presented event. - The Deli Magazine

When we first discovered Kristen Sylvester, she was still in high school writing music under the moniker Spirit and Dust and performing out as a trio. That was toward the beginning days of The Deli Philly. Since then, her band has expanded to an eight-piece, and she’s finally releasing the follow-up to her debut LP Delight (a former Deli Album of the Month) entitled Shore to Shore, which is a concept album. Below are a few words from Sylvester about her latest record.

“Shore to Shore is a story about two people who-- in the heat of life-- have fallen apart. The story is from the perspective of one individual who at first struggles to find solace but eventually is able to gain a perspective shift, realizing that when things get heavy, you have to make them lighter; a journey towards the other shore. Become a living anachronism as your journey takes you to fantastical new places!”

She’ll be celebrating the release of her new full-length tonight at the charming West Philly multipurpose space Studio 34, performing the LP in its entirety with casted parts and several original monologues and letters which will be incorporated into the performance. Spirit and Dust will be supported by Small Houses (a.k.a. Jeremy Quentin), who will also be releasing his new album Exactly Where You Wanted to Be, Sean Hoots (of Hoots & Hellmouth), and DJ Slowpoke (a.k.a. Birdie Busch) on the ones and twos. This evening is a Folkadelphia-presented event. - The Deli Magazine