This was King Sized Coffin’s first show! They had the ecstatic energy of a new band that you can feel the potential of, but they also played like they had everything down pat. This was a 7-piece band dressed in black playing 11 instruments between them. There was a vocalist; an electric guitarist; a drummer (who at one point was also playing saxophone); an upright bass player; a band member who played trombone, autoharp, and acoustic guitar; a mandolin player; and someone who played banjo and theremin. This extensive ensemble was still a tight unit, performing something between blues and doom folk. Their music is dark and upbeat with a bit of screaming as well. There were hints of other Minneapolis heroes, Ungrateful Little String Band, and Riverrats, but the main comparison I would make especially to the singer is a mix between Man Man and Tom Waits.

“You’re invited to join us if you dare”

-Melodic Noise Media 3/20/23