Atlanta “grass ‘n roll” group Seven Handle Circus recently took to a sunny street corner in New Orleans to record a live cover of A-ha‘s classic ’80s hit. Outfitted with guitar, upright bass, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and call-and-response vocals, the band lends the song a breezy sensibility befitting the performance’s street-side setting.
Despite their audience consisting primarily of a few confused passersby, Seven Handle Circus is clearly having a blast. Check out the video– you’ll hardly even miss the Norwegians or the wacky excursion to inside a sketchbook.
(And if you find yourself still craving some ’80s music given the string-band touch, consider revisiting the Punch Brothers’ excellent Cars cover from a couple of years ago.)
Check out more from Seven Handle Circus at their website.
This is very similar to the version form the “Pickin’ On” Series. does anyone know who the band was on that version? http://youtu.be/CSvz9VaBjqQ
That’s not just “a New Orleans street corner,” that’s Tipitina’s front stoop – holy ground, indeed. :)