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Local Spins: Ann Arbor’s Pajamas gets comfy amid eclectic jam-band milieu with second album on the way
"After releasing its debut album, “Onesie,” in 2018 and the live album recorded at Benton Harbor’s The Livery, “Live at the Livery,” in 2021, the Ann Arbor-based indie-jam band – Orr, bassist Dan Schuler, drummer Graham Low and keyboardist Owen Kellenberger – has hunkered down to lay down tracks for its second full-length studio collection with the single, “Where the Story Ends,” set for imminent release".
Current: Pajamas Talks Upcoming Album “Feather Bed”
“I think this band continues to evolve and get better and better,” attendee Derrick Weber said after the show. “They added keys a couple of years ago. The addition has continued to strengthen … their improvisation and let Nick as a guitarist really roam outside of having to lead them melodically, which is so welcome for what they do. It’s such a blast to watch them grow and evolve.”
The Stratton Setlist: Fully Conscious – Pajamas Revitalizes Improvisational Spirit on ‘You’re Awake: Live at Willis Sound’ EP
The Ann Arbor rock-funk quartet seamlessly blends extended guitar grooves, proggy keys, crashing cymbals, rhythmic drums and driving bass into a fluid four-track jam session on their optimistic, improvisational EP, which dropped in January. You’re Awake: Live at Willis Sound is a tantalizing live soundtrack that seeps into the unknown spaces in between dreams.
The Stratton Setlist: At Home – Ann Arbor’s Pajamas Hosts Headlining Show Friday at The Blind Pig
"In terms of their musical evolution, Pajamas continues to amass a growing catalog of studio and live releases, including 2021’s Live at The Livery. Recorded at The Livery in Benton Harbor on Nov. 13, 2021, the 13-track live album features a majestic array of unreleased tracks, an extended Beatles cover and past fan favorites."
Moody On The Market: PAJAMAS LIGHTS UP THE LIVERY WITH ORIGINAL JAMS, CAPTIVATING COVERS
"Just as their name implies, the Ann Arbor-based quartet got comfortable on stage with extended improvisational jams on both original tunes and crowd-pleasing covers."