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DC’s newest home venue iClhalk swung open its doors for the first time a month ago and welcomed local Maryland band kindlewood to the stage.
It was a surreal, intimate evening as beautiful souls congregated under the twinkling lights, having travelled as far north as Connecticut, as far west as Fairfax VA and everywhere in between.

kindlewood is a strikingly simplistic trio, made up of high school sweethearts Galen & Kelci Smith and dear friend, Jamison Lyman. They emerged onto the musical terrain in November 2010 with their debut EP, I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, and have only continued to grow with the release of their full-length album, Desiderium, in May of 2011.

Each song that Saturday night was led by Kelci’s soft yet rich voice and from the moment she opened her mouth to sing, you opened yours as well…in awe. The night began with Mon Ami, an invitation that regardless of whether we’d known each other for weeks, months, years or even just a few hours, 
we are all friends.

Their third song of the night, Wilderness, swept you off your feet, and even in the hussle and bussle of the District, kindlewood’s crisp harmonies combined with a magnificent, yet subtle, accordion hum left you feeling, or rather truly believing, a peak outside the window would reveal a beautiful mountain range and the morning break they so eloquently sang of.

Reverie was definitely the crowd favourite with Kelci’s ukelele playing was elegantly effortless and the audience members were encouraged to clap and sing along; it was an enchanting musical experience that you never wanted to end.

Thanks to everyone who came out that night and be sure to check out kindlewood’s website and buy their album, Desiderium, here.