The duos of Inner Groove and Shellye Valauskas and Dean Falcone split the bill at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Fri., May 30. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.
Based in the New Haven area, Shellye Valauskas & Dean Falcone write meticulously crafted power pop songs, with an emphasis on “power.” The songs hearken back to the finer moments of the 1970’s and 1980’s and are filled with sparkling melodies powered by sharp and often jangly electric guitars; think Big Star, The Raspberries and Aimee Mann. The latest release, History of Panic, is a collection of catchy choruses, swirly guitars and melodies that instantly draw you in and satisfy on every level.
Denise Jones and Tom Sekscenski founded Inner Groove in 2010. Initially, the band started as a bar/cover band, but they soon began to add original songs to their setlist. Their songs are emotional portraits of people, love and faith, drawing inspiration from various genres such as folk, pop, rock and country. Since their inception, Inner Groove has created three albums (available on CD and streaming platforms) and is currently working on their fourth. They have played at coffee houses, clubs, bars, festivals and concerts and their distinctive style is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.