The lights were dim. The smell of coffee permeated the air, and into Rector’s café
walked an unmistakable ginger afro, otherwise known as ½ of Seafret. The other ½
close behind—a slightly shorter man with equally beautiful hair.
Kit, having never heard of them, comforted Annabel as she went into a panic mode
(not an unusual occurrence) a la fourteen-year-old girl almost pees her pants at
Justin Beiber sighting. Do not be frightened, she didn’t actually pee her pants, but it
was a close call (“IT WAS NOT”).
Seafret (Jack and Harry) is a two-member, acoustic group with lyrics and melodies
that will sooth yo troubled soul, and we (Annabel and Kit) had the opportunity to sit
down and chat with them.
Annabel really kicked things off when she asked, “How long have you two been
coffee house session…ing… it up?” (It was clear that Kit may need to take the lead on
the questions) After a brief pause filled with a few awkward—yet super
genuine—laughs, they decided to humor us, and guide us through what could have
been a very embarrassing fifteen minutes.
To answer the question on everyone’s mind, they’ve been coffee house session-ing it
up for two weeks, doing twenty-five shows in ten days. (What?! That’s insane!)
They met at an open mic night in their hometown (somewhere the recording didn’t
capture, and we don’t trust Google). But they met, and were completely mesmerized
by each other’s playing.
Following the open mic, they had a jam session, and everything just clicked. They’ve
been working naturally together and creating music for the last few years (writing
the music first and lyrics second, for anyone that’s curious.)
What’s super cute is that their parents knew each other previously, and their
acoustic duo reunited the families- isn’t that sweet? It is! It really is!
Jack and Harry both have eclectic tastes in music, and when they came together they
shared their different sounds and created their own.
We were really struck by how humble the two were. Annabel mentioned that they
are really “blowing up,” and they said that they’re taking it as it comes. Each moment
has been an accomplishment that keeps them moving forward.
They said the highlight of their career was the interview that we conducted. I mean,
obviously. They also liked producing their first record, which I guess is somewhat
comparable (but not really).
For them, being signed was a huge moment because they realized that somebody
truly believes in them (besides us, of course. We hardcore believe in them.)
We asked if they would like to collaborate with any artists at some point, and they
had quite a lengthy list, including Jack White and Hozier.
Jack wants to write with his dad. (Dude, that’s a pretty easy networking connection
to make. You should get on that.)
With his carrot-top-esque hair, we had to ask Jack for some tips. He said that the
best things to do is wet your hands and put them in an electrical socket (We’re
pretty sure he was kidding, but we’re going to hire someone to test out the
technique—just in case.)
They’d be happy to come back and perform again. Kit invited them to karaoke,
(which she co-hosts in Sandy’s Bar every Friday) and they were down.
We then should have stopped talking. But we did not. Oh God. We talked about our
nicknames and proceeded to make gang hand symbols. They also made fun of Kit’s
Texas accent. Proper pals.
This was followed by hugs, pictures, autographs, and more hugs. Basically we’re
best friends. We slightly reverted in the friendship and ended with awkward
handshakes.
You should check out their music because it really is such a unique sound that’s hard
to capture in words. Except Annabel’s going to try: “such a jam”.
They’re so sweet and so humble. They said it themselves when they described
themselves as “lucky lads.” But we were the true lucky lads that got to stare at and
listen to them for fifteen minutes.
WORDS: Annabel Romanos & Kit Klaes
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