Tennis is an American indie pop band from Denver made up of husband-and-wife duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley. During their first tour, James Barone joined the band on drums.
They may do jumping jacks backstage before a show instead of remembering to write down their set list, but the members of Tennis are anything but amateurs.
The Denver-based band played to a sold out crowd at Mississippi Studios Sunday night, showcasing a mix of slow jams, rock interlaced with doo-wop, and new, yet to be recorded material with a bit of sax thrown in for good measure. Singer, Alaina Moore’s ethereal voice lilted over the packed audience, serving as a softly haunting yin to guitarist Patrick Riley and drummer James Barone’s more raucous yang.
The husband and wife duo formed the band after a sailing trip along the Eastern Atlantic Seaboard, and that maritime influence was strongly felt with such songs as “Seafarer,” “Cape Dory,” and “Long Boat Pass.” The band opted for nothing more than subtle blue stage lighting, allowing the music to speak for itself. And yet, this no frills, minimalist stage presence packed a rockingly intense punch that left the crowd desiring more than just a single encore.
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-- Ellene Smith, host of Stumptown Thumpdown
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