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Introducing Athens' Newest Talent

Mar 11, 2009

Nanny Island

Lineup: Shauna Greeson and SJ Ursrey. Formerly of: The Ones. Currently also members of: Creepy, Hola Halo.

These two local chanteuses seem to be in a new project every few months, and frankly Athens is all the better for it. With Nanny Island, their voices harmonize in seductive waves. Surprise blizzards and frigid winters will be all but a distant memory when you hear these delicate summer-time ballads. If you missed Nanny Island's debut show at Flicker, you can hear a particularly crisp recording of the performance care of Sloan Simpson on his site SouthernShelter.com. Even if you were there, it's nice to have these tunes available for our continued enjoyment. Sticking to beachy themes, Nanny Island coos like a sea breeze through palm tree leaves, and their soothing sounds would fit nicely on a bill with a group like Beach House (and not just because of the tropical name, although it helps). So, that takes care of the "island," what about the "nanny?" Well, as it turns out, both Greeson and Ursrey are real-life nannies for families in Athens. Neat! So, slide some water wings on the kids and check out www.myspace.com/nannyisland to hear more.

Next Show: Wednesday, Apr. 15 at Flicker Theatre


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