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Performing songs written for your baby daughter at a
grown-up’s birthday party might not be the most typical way to kick off a
career in music in earnest. But when the birthday party is for one of
today’s most successful music stars, it definitely ups the ante on your
chances for success. That’s how things went down for Sarah and Jayson
Benn, the married couple that makes up Shivering Timbers. They hail from
current Grammys sensation Dan Auerbach’s homebase of Akron, Ohio, which
helped lead to the birthday gig for Auerbach.
The twosome — which
blends Folk, Blues, Indie Rock and other elements into their dark,
compelling mix — recorded its first album in Auerbach’s studio, then
befriended one of Auerbach’s pals, Cincinnati’s Brian Olive, using his
studio in the Queen City to record their superb, acclaimed second album,
Sing Sing. With great songwriting and an ever-rising profile
thanks to consistent touring — including a few weeks out with
stardom-bound Shovels & Rope — Shivering Timbers might just find
themselves following in Auerbach’s footsteps to the Grammys stage within
the next couple of years. The duo performs with local Indie Pop greats
Darlene. 21 and up. Free. 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St.,
Over-the-Rhine. motrpub.com.
