Explosive indie rock band Enon will bring its New York and Philadelphia sounds to a curious audience tonight.
Enon will perform songs from their newest album Grass Geysers … Carbon Clouds at Chelsea’s Café tonight at 8 p.m.
Matt Schulz, drummer, said Enon resides in Philadelphia and is popular in New York, a combination which adds to the band’s diversity.
Marah Eakin, the band’s publicist, said Baton Rouge is a perfect place for Enon to display their unique sound.
“The city has a rich music scene, but it is kind of home-grown,” she said.
Eakin said the band will bring a New York taste of music to this indie rock virgin city.
Dave Remmetter, owner of Chelsea’s, said bringing Enon will be a good diversion from the restaurant’s typical jazz and funk bands.
“The indie rock band will bring in a bigger crowd,” he said.
Schulz said the band has taken a bigger step with their October-released album.
Schulz said the album’s strongest points are in the combination of male and female vocals by bandmates John Schmersal and Toko Yasuda.
“This album is more rock and less electronic,” he said. “It was born out of us jamming.”
Eakin agreed the album stands out from their other five releases.
She said Enon features a “classic three-piece standing,” but their diversity allows them to innovate their sound with every album.
“Their voices add an extra dimension,” Eakin said.
Schulz said Enon played at Spanish Moon years ago and is eager to return to the home of The Chimes restaurant, where they have stopped many times during other tours to enjoy their favorite Louisiana dishes.
Eakin said their fun pop-rock flare gives a valid impression of the band’s personality.
“They’re really positive and fun, and it fits with their music,” she said.
Schulz said the band consistently maintains a good attitude. He said the secret to their optimism is ignoring the critics.
“We usually have polarized reviews of our music,” he said. “But I don’t pay much attention to them.”
Schulz said their tight schedule helps them remain focused on the main task at hand, their music.
He said Enon is trying to perform its new album at venues across the nation and Europe, before Christmas.
“Getting to play every day is the best thing about touring,” Shultz said.
Schulz said the band likes to witness the variety of responses from different cities. He said Prague delivers the most feedback.
Eakin said people are receptive of Enon mainly because they can see the band’s passion for music.
“Matt [Schulz] is so animated when he plays,” she said.
Schulz said unlike the bands that become famous over night, Enon has been growing in increments.
“It’s an organic thing,” he said. “It’s better to develop on our own.”
Schulz said the band is consistent because it avoids conforming to the norm.
“We’ve never been attracted to any trends,” he said.
He also said it is important for musicians to vulnerably display their art, and Enon is 100 percent devoted.
“We put every ounce of everything we can into this,” he said.
Schulz said Enon is proud and protective of their music, and they hope people perceive it as quality.
Enon will be touring for two more weeks in England, Belgium, France, Italy and other cities across Europe.
Tickets for tonight’s show are $8 and can be purchased at the door.
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