The last time I saw Eef Barzelay was just over six years ago. It was the spring of 2002, I was a senior in high school, and obsessed with all things Ben Folds. Clem Snide, Barzelay’s musical outlet at the time, opened for Folds at a University of Northern Illinois show. Barzelay’s penchant for strong melody and intriguing song structure was apparent to me even then.
His second solo release, Lose Big, released in April, contains some of the best singer-songwriter material released this year. His heartfelt and exposed vocals allow a deeper connection with his songs. “I Love The Unknown” was also included on Clem Snide’s 2000 release, Your Favorite Music, but still hits just as hard today. I know I can certainly empathize with the narrators who feel life should just be more than repeated actions day after day.
Eef is currently touring throughout the country in support of Lose Big and just hit Schubas in Chicago on the 24th of June (Editor’s note: sorry for not getting this up beforehand), and Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco on July 30th. For those of you outside of HearYa’s two cities, fear not. Eef will probably be near you. Regardless of the fact that I’ve not seen him in six years, I can guarantee that he’ll put on a great show.
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Eef Barzelay - I Love the Unknown
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“It was the spring of 2002, I was a senior in high school.” I’m feeling my thirty years right now.
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