It’s the weekend. Maybe you just got out of work. Maybe you just got done with finals. Maybe you’re thinking about hitting the bar, or a coffee shop to get head start on work. Regardless of what your week looked like, your ears need rest.

Look no further on this fine Friday night, because No Fun House is hosting the folk artists your ears need.

Cold Mountain Child is a collaboration between Tyler Bradley and David Spalvieri-Kruse, and after a few years the duo expanded into a full band. While the duo paint minimalist soundscapes through piano and guitar, their live ensemble includes a drummer, a bassist, a violinist, and a vocalist providing harmonies. After releasing a full length album and an EP, look for their new double album soon, or click here for a free download.

The local artist Elisabeth Pixley-Fink grew up exploring the depths and range of her voice, finding its way into her current songs. She has earned herself a name among the state’s populace, collaborating with musicians from Breathe Owl Breathe, the Red Sea Pedestrians, Fiona Dickinson, and many, many more. Seeing her perform live becomes a unique participation between audience and performer, and she often plays outside. In fact, she toured from Minnesota down to Mexico via public transportation where she collaborated with artists in Mexico City. Pixley-Fink was awarded with the competitive Artistic Development grant by the Kalamazoo Arts Council this past April in order to support her upcoming album.

While there is no cover charge at house shows, please bring money for our touring duo, Lobo Marino. Members Jameson Price and Laney Sullivan created this group after encountering “el lobo marino,” the Patagonian sea lion, during their spiritual travels spent in South America for a year. Lobo Marino released their most recent album this past June, which was recorded in front of an audience.

These artists love the live music experience, and you live in a city that is a gold mine for music. Situated between Chicago and the Detroit, Kalamazoo gains many touring artists, along with the bounty of local artists help create shows every night. According to the Atlantic, Kalamazoo ranks number eight (8) in terms of the “concentration of musicians and music-related businesses.” Compare Ann Arbor at 40, or even Albany, New York at 14.

This is going to be a special night, spent in a special city, during a special season.

You know the drill: respect the artists, respect the audience, respect yourself. Contact ditkalamazoo@gmail.com for location, questions, and inquiries.