Ten Foot Alice: 2008-03-08 at Rumors Bistro

The newly formed Ten Foot Alice has a distinctive sound that stands above the ordinary. Also notable is their "own portable 16 foot by 16 foot weather proof stage" (great idea!) that you can see at their website. Above, from left to right, we have David Schilling (guitar, bass and harmonica), Lauren Sylvester (lead vocals, guitar, flute and percussion), Tony Leavitt (vocals, drums and percussion) and Jimmy Kirk (vocals, guitar, bass and harmonica) at Rumors Bistro and Bar. Ten Foot Alice's website is at http://www.tenfootalice.com and if that link doesn't work, try http://www.tranzview.com/tfa/main.html.

A fine lead singer, Lauren Sylvester also adds tonal color with flute, guitar and percussion. She is key to Ten Foot Alice's uncommon style. Update: Extremely sad news -- Lauren Sylvester passed away on January 31, 2010. Donations can be made to an education fund for her daughter, Brannen Stack, c/o William Thiele, Sunstate Bank, 20351 Old Cutler Road, 305-238-0925.
 

Jimmy Kirk is a fine vocalist and rocks on guitar, bass and harmonica. He and Lauren were focal points.
 

David Schilling was a guitarist and the bandleader of Shallow End. He now continues as a guitarist, bassist and -- I suspect -- Ten Foot Alice's bandleader.
 

Drummer Tony Leavitt's smooth, flowing style brings the band together.
 

The music business can be rough on new bands, so let's wish Ten Foot Alice the best.