Darlingside is a string-rock quintet based in Northampton, MA. The band formed at Williams College, where they shared the stage with such acts as Guster, The Format and The Ken Oak Band. Darlingside’s sound is characterized by elegantly crafted cello-violin duets, soaring harmonies, catchy hooks and compelling beats. Musical influences range from Radiohead to Nickel Creek, Beethoven to Phoenix. Their first few months have been spent holed up writing new tunes in their crowded house (reminiscent of the Grateful Dead’s 710 Ashbury, except with less substance-abuse and more granola). These five multi-instrumentalists are amped to tour Massachusetts, the greater Northeast, and eventually Japan. Konichiwa, and we’ll see you out there.
“As individuals, each member of Darlingside could easily be a top notch solo artist. Together, they are a powerhouse of vocal, instrumental, songwriting, and performing talent. Their energy is contagious, their sound is unpredictable, and their songs are unforgettable. They are definitely one of today’s bands to watch out for.” — Bernice Lewis, veteran singer/songwriter
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This is the third incarnation of the band, after a two-year hiatus and a slight personnel change. While we are in many ways a different band now, those of us from the original band hold those experiences very dear, and we all count the original members among our closest friends: Dan Wollin, guitar and vox; Shea Chen, guitar and vox; and Eli Walker, bass. We would not be half the band we are today without them and their continued support.
Bio
Darlingside is (from left to right, up top):
Auyon Mukharji: vocals, violin, mandolin, saz
Don Mitchell: vocals, guitar
Sam Kapala: drums, pennywhistle
David Senft: vocals, guitar, bass, keys
Harris Paseltiner: vocals, cello, guitar
Darlingside is a string-rock quintet based in Northampton, MA. The band formed at Williams College, where they shared the stage with such acts as Guster, The Format and The Ken Oak Band. Darlingside’s sound is characterized by elegantly crafted cello-violin duets, soaring harmonies, catchy hooks and compelling beats. Musical influences range from Radiohead to Nickel Creek, Beethoven to Phoenix. Their first few months have been spent holed up writing new tunes in their crowded house (reminiscent of the Grateful Dead’s 710 Ashbury, except with less substance-abuse and more granola). These five multi-instrumentalists are amped to tour Massachusetts, the greater Northeast, and eventually Japan. Konichiwa, and we’ll see you out there.
“As individuals, each member of Darlingside could easily be a top notch solo artist. Together, they are a powerhouse of vocal, instrumental, songwriting, and performing talent. Their energy is contagious, their sound is unpredictable, and their songs are unforgettable. They are definitely one of today’s bands to watch out for.” — Bernice Lewis, veteran singer/songwriter
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This is the third incarnation of the band, after a two-year hiatus and a slight personnel change. While we are in many ways a different band now, those of us from the original band hold those experiences very dear, and we all count the original members among our closest friends: Dan Wollin, guitar and vox; Shea Chen, guitar and vox; and Eli Walker, bass. We would not be half the band we are today without them and their continued support.