Cold Specks, the Rock/R&B group from Canada lead by the head strong artist Al Spx, played at Brick and Mortar in San Francisco's Mission District on November 21st. Currently on tour in support of her sophomore album, Neuroplasticity, the self described "Doom Soul" singer/song-writer sauntered on to the stage close to 11:00.
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| Cold Specks at Brick & Mortar 11/21/2014 Photo by Nikki DeMartini |
Accompanied only by a saxophonist, her guitar and a docile face strewn with a fierce seriousness, she eased the room into the power ambient set. Compelled to observe the show in silence, the respectful audience welcomed the rest of the band to the stage with a quick and quite flurry of wholehearted applause before the start of the next song.
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| Cold Specks at Brick & Mortar 11/21/2014 Photo by Nikki DeMartini |
Most of the set consisted of songs off of 2014's Neuroplasicity. Heavy hitting songs embellished with steady guitar chords, pounding percussion, deep baritone sax and her impressive range of intense, velvety vocals, the 26 year old Canadian artist and her tight-knit band effortlessly evoke a "Deep South" sound, the kind that sticks to your bones. Spx lightened the mood with occasional dry, monotone exchanges which were met with some light laughter before the room fell silent again. Playing well beyond midnight, Cold Specks delivered a spellbinding show and fans in San Francisco where more than happy to stay until the end to see it all.
Now that the North American leg of the tour is over, Cold Specks will be bringing the show over seas in 2015!
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