Concert by the bluegrass and old-time music duo Golden Shoals at Kenyon Hall.
Golden Shoals play Kenyon Hall on Friday, October 23, in West Seattle. It's a duo, and the set is a fusion of bluegrass and old-time music, so you'll get the driving, rhythmic side of the tradition alongside the more melodic, song-focused side. If you're not entirely sure where the line is between the two, it's a good night to hear them run together.
Bluegrass usually brings the high-energy picking and the tight harmonies, while old-time is the older, string-band sound that comes out of the Appalachians—less about the solo and more about the groove. When they sit together, you get a bit of both in one set. It's the kind of music that works as well if you're sitting and listening as it does if you're leaning in.
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Kenyon Hall is over in West Seattle, at 7904 35th Ave SW, so it's a bit of a trek if you're coming from the other side of the city, but it's a dedicated spot for this kind of music. The show runs from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM, which gives them plenty of room to work through a full set without rushing it. If you've been looking for a night of strings and singing on a Friday, this is a straightforward one to keep on your radar.
