The Thousands

The first time I saw Firekites I arrived uncharacteristically early and caught a support act by the name of Pegs Adams. Can you use the term ‘blown away’ in reference to pretty folk music? Maybe it’s a rock-specific expression? Point is, she was awesome. When Firekites came on we were putty in the hands of their swooning and crooning caper. Now Pegs has replaced The Herd’s Jane Tyrell in the outfit. Based on that one time, Adams has me convinced she’ll fit right in to the Firekites’ guitar layers, sweeping violin and soothing harmonies. If you feel like some gentle romancing to round out your week this is the one. – JG