Americana music is the relatively new label for music that combines elements of folk, country, rhythm and blues, gospel and other American-rooted sounds yet does not fit neatly into any one of those genres. So it is for Delta Rae, a six-piece band that created harmony-filled blue-eyed rock and soul from within a North Carolina house in the woods. Delta Rae consists of three siblings, Brittany Hölljes (vocals), Eric Hölljes (vocals, guitar, piano and keys) and Ian Hölljes (vocals and guitar), plus Elizabeth Hopkins (vocals), Grant Emerson (bass guitar) and Mike McKee (percussion). The band released a self-titled debut EP in 2010 and a debut album, Carry the Fire, in June 2012.
At Irving Plaza tonight, Delta Rae showcased well its blend of gospel, folk, country, blues and pop influences. The songs recalled the deep-rooted American tradition of storytelling and folklore. Imagine the Civil Wars combining with the Fleet Foxes at a southern state fair. The first four songs of the set featured a different lead singer backed by a four-part gospel-influenced harmony that made them sound like a full choir. Concluding a rousing 60-minute set with an encore, they sang an acoustic song from the center of the audience, pictured here.
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