Author - Kristin Consorti

With their debut single, Colliding, Tapestries has hit the ground running since coming together. You may have seen this indie folk-rock trio around the State College area. The group is comprised of Olivia Price, Rashmit Arora and Zach Kramer.

 
PHOTO BY KRISTIN CONSORTI

If you have not listened to Colliding, you’re behind schedule. Sometimes there is just nothing better than a softly played indie-folk song like this one. The lyrics are full of the groups poised smooth vocals. You see it all the time when production and instruments overpower talented voices. I can say confidently this did not happen in Colliding.

This is not a song, that you role down your windows, scream at the top of your lungs, and speed down the highway in, but this is the type that’s enjoyable laying by tree with your favorite book and some apple cider. With Tapestries, it’s not about virtuosity or overt intensity, it’s about the human element, the story, and the lives of people. This is a group you will surely want to look out for.

They were one of many acts to perform in the Palmer Art Museum this past May at Arts Crawl. Each has been playing their own music for awhile now, and have successfully merged into writing music together. You may have even recently seen them earlier this week at Picnic at the Folk Bazaar. Make sure you check out their Facebook page for upcoming events and listen to their song posted in this article!

This past Friday local bands, which included many Penn State students, gathered together to put on performances at the north campus art buildings. Student Organizing the Multiple Arts (SOMA) has made Arts Crawl an annual event. Arts Crawl included 30 performances throughout the day, along with an art showcase from different art clubs and organizations here on campus. Here’s a wrap up of some of the fantastic student performances that went on:

Tapestries is a two piece acoustic folk act consisting of Penn Staters Olivia Price and Rashmit Arora. They were one of many acts to perform in the Acoustic Room of the Palmer Art Museum. For the event they were also accompanied by percussionist Zach Kramer. Each has been playing their own music for awhile now, and have now breached into writing music together.

Mute Cities, the Battle of the Bands winner and upcoming “Movin’ On” opener, is a indie-pop band that started putting out music last spring. They have recently released their “Strong Work” EP, and if you have not heard it yet, it’s definitely worth listening too!

Coahoma Soul is an American blues and folk band out of Philadelphia, and even includes Penn State student Tim Mayo. Make sure to look out for the upcoming album, it’s something you won’t want to miss!

Keegan Tawa, is an EDM producer and has been putting out electronic music for quite some time now. His set lasted two hours and kept the crowd entertained and upbeat. His music can often be heard at local clubs in the area. Some of his songs feature vocalists, others feature his jazz saxophone, and some even feature both. He even recently released an EP entitled “Sunlight” as well!