Sundilla closes the summer (or opens the school year, depending on your perspective) with a return visit from The Close, a trio that cannot be described without the word HARMONY, in all-caps. They’ll be taking the stage at the AUUF (450 E. Thach Avenue in Auburn) on Friday, August 23; showtime is 7:30. You can find advance tickets for just $20 from Spicer’s Music, Ross House Coffee, Foodie’s, and online at sundillamusic.com; admission at the door will be $25. Students can pay just $15 at the door. Free coffee, tea, water and food will be available, and the audience is invited to bring their own favorite food or beverage.
Call this one a wish being fulfilled. Many wishes, in fact, because as people exited after the initial Sundilla visit from The Close back in 2022, the most common comment was some form of “Please bring these guys back as soon as you can!!” People who hear The Close, love The Close, and those who hear them live love them even more.
The Close is a harmony-focused band comprised of multiple writers. Lori J Rowton, James Mckinney and Shannon Walker are a collective of introspective lyricists who pen genre-blending melodies wrapped in stellar harmonies. One of the defining characteristics of The Close is their ability to establish an intimate connection with their audience. Their live performances are not only dynamic but also deeply personal, creating a sense of closeness between the artists and the listeners. This musical connection evokes emotions and creates a profound impact on their audiences. So it should be no surprise that so many in the audience said “Bring them back here as soon as you can!”
They blur the lines between Americana/Contemporary Folk/Indie Rock and Country with a commercial Pop sensibility. This unique blend allows them to create a sound that is both familiar and fresh, appealing to a wide range of listeners. The Close has been recently featured on Roots Radio, WMOT’s Finally Friday Broadcast live from Nashville, and were featured on the television series “The Southern Music Showcase.” The Close were asked by Victor Records, right before the pandemic hit, to record “The Close, Live from Victor Studios” at Victor recording studio. This time, The Close will be touring for their much anticipated full- length album release, “Orbit.”