Gothic Theatre
Breezy Porticos
Yet with drummer Eric Van Leuven and bassist Jeffrey Almond, Falconetti conjures the summery spirit of the great outdoors: The Breezy Porticos’ music is likely to evoke images of kite-flying on a warm, muzzy day, dandelions, lemonade stands, Creamsicles, Estes rockets and lawn darts. When asked to classify his band’s sound, Falconetti chuckles and shrugs: “Rummage-sale pop? I don’t know. We’re more interested in classic pop structure than anything else I guess.”
That said, the Breezy P’s won’t beat you over the head with nursery rhymes or plunder your guts with feedback. About as upsetting to the human condition as a rainbow, they radiate a simple, clean, bittersweet joy that doesn’t rely on extravagance or molten, slavish deathcore to be even remotely appreciated. With jangly hooks, fluttering beats and multiple harmonies, the Breezies craft concise, hummable, lo-fi gems that are melodically pleasing and highly accessible. And as with so much of the locally bred Elephant 6 stuff—that whole Dressy Minders in Stereo thang—you can’t help but think of Little Mary Sunshine when you hear it.
