Sarah Jarosz brought her road-hot band to Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl last night. It was a homecoming of sorts for the Texas-born singer-songwriter who recently left New York for the Music City.
Jarosz’s new album, Polaroid Lovers, is a bold step toward the pop mainstream from a one-time folk/bluegrass prodigy. It’s a strong effort, but one that’s full of the kind of dreamy songs that might make for a sleepy live show. Jarosz’s energy and confidence – she was clearly excited to be playing in Nashville - as well as her musical chops and those of her band, kept things lively and allowed the new songs to flex.