Les Sages: "The Wise"

This is no ordinary five person band. What makes this group so interesting? Well first off, they are a signed, touring band performing on a small Rexburg stage. But if you look closely you might see an odd resemblance between the members. That's right, they're all siblings.

Les Sages, (pronounced “Lay-Sahj”) french for "the wise", is the name of this ambient indie rock band. http://lessages.com/. Band members Chris, Joe, Peter, Andrew and Clara Larson come from Seattle. They stretch from ages 28 to 16. All of the boys have served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and have or are currently attending Brigham Young University. Each of the blond haired band members take turns playing, strumming and singing.  Their music consists of the piano, tambourine, bongo drums, two guitars, and of course lead and back up vocals.

As I sit listening on the retro couch in this small Sammy's arena, their music brings thoughts of travel whether alone or with friends, the type of music I would like to listen to on the road. There is a constant bongo drum beat along with the occasional tambourine. They play a variety of songs, slower songs that have clear lyrics that are easy to relate to, and then faster more exciting songs, to keep things interesting.

I thoroughly enjoyed the show and would suggest them to fans who enjoy music that is soothing yet packs a punch like Brand New or the slower jams from taking Back Sunday and Death Cab for Cutie.

This concert that Les Sages is performing in is being held to benefit the Pakistani flood victims. Along with Les Sages, Sammy's featured another artist, Sarah Grether. Many people showed up to enjoy the music and then donate and support to this cause.