Soul-Spangled Sunday
The five-piece ENiAM out of Portland, Maine packed plenty of soul into the sole set of the night.
Plenty of tin foil too. Pay no attention to the man behind the silver curtain! Fox masks and showers of tinsel were the earthly compromises of a band with planetary ambitions.
The set pivoted between trip hop-laced neu-jazz with shades of Björkery and straight ahead hip hop with a Cross Colors ‘90s vibe. Credit a solid rhythm section for handling the pivot with ease.
Shout out to the guitarist laying it down.
Extra points for the old school Radio City Music Hall-style mic, the triple-stack keyboards, and a spangled set of bar chimes in back. ENiAM is top-flight baby-making music.
Postscript: You know you’re making an impression as a band when the staff sneaks out of the kitchen to take a peek.
