Bombshell trio brings cosmo-country to the Mercury Lounge
Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston St.
Saturday, February 6, $10, 8:00
212-941-8100
www.theshellsonline.com
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
Not to be confused with the Austin-based indie band of the same name, the Shells are that rarest of breeds, a New York City all-woman country trio. Actually, their sound has been labeled cosmo-country, mixing in folk and pop elements and beautiful harmonies. Originally an a cappella group, Carrie Welling, Melanie Klaja, and Jessica Rae Waltz have been augmented with a touring band as they support their debut album, WRITTEN ROADS (October 2009, WeThreeRecords). The Shells, whose name came from “bombshell,” will be playing an early show Saturday night at the Mercury Lounge, so come on down and see what all the fuss is about.