Langhorne Slim (aka Sean Scolnick) is one of the most energetic, charismatic performers to come through Orange County in a long time. He's witty, engaged with fans and not afraid to get real when the need arises.
The performer's earlier work is typically rootsy, smooth, introspective and on the whole down tempo. Adding "the Law" to the mix has created a low-fi caffeinated version of that. Their newest material skirts the boundaries between country, folk and rock, but live they also have elements blues, jazz, and gospel steeped in the mix.
Occasionally groups will hang around after their shows to meet people. Langhorne is the first performer i have ever seen come out early before the show to visit with fans. Unlike most, he seems to revel in reminding the audience there's no glass wall that separates them. He spent the night jumping into the crowd, dancing around and even joked around with specific audience members in seemingly impromptu lyrics. Most impressively when woman was inches away taping him with her cell phone (it's camera light full on) jarring an otherwise soulful heartfelt song, he wittily shrugged it off.
Still seems surprising tonight's show wasn't a sell out. This is one of the best bands and performers I've seen in a long time. If you haven't heard of Langhorne Slim yet, you will be soon.
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