Great Comet, Veronica North, Moving In Slow at The Shakedown

Saturday, June 20th
Great Comet, Veronica North, Moving In Slow
$10 advance, $15 day of show
Doors at 8:30, show at 9:00
Americana-tinged indie rock, pop
Great Comet, the Americana-tinged indie rock project of songwriter Aaron New, has always been a study in motion, but with the release of the sonically expansive second album, Stranger Land, that motion has found a new direction—a deliberate journey through the spaces between. The album is a powerful document of life on the road, of experiencing lasting love alongside devastating loss, and finding a home in the hushed moments of a world seen through a van window. This newfound dynamic range is the core of Great Comet’s live show, where the band careens from anthemic, in-your-face rock to moments of pin-drop intimacy. Though the performance pushes into electrifying new territory, the project remains grounded in New’s Appalachian roots, blending a reverence for classic storytelling with a modern indie edge. Stranger Land is more than an album; it’s the title of an ongoing story, capturing a pivotal moment for a project defined by change and proving that for Great Comet, the destination is still unknown, but the path forward has never been more compelling.

Based in Seattle, WA, Moving In Slow is the musical project of Laurent Chavannes. Inspired by the confusing world around him, Laurent uses his music to make sense of what he experiences. Picking up the guitar at 11 years old started the journey to writing songs about love, loss, anxiety, happiness, and everything else that anyone can relate to. 2017 marks the beginning of Laurent independently releasing music on Soundcloud and playing shows around his hometown Miami, FL.
Since relocating, Moving in Slow has played notable Seattle venues like Barboza and Madame Lou's, received radio play on KEXP, and landed multiple placements on Spotify's Discover Weekly. Moving in Slow’s high-energy set engages audiences and offers catharsis with uplifting music and relatable lyrical themes. Laurent continues to write and produce music, pushing Moving in Slow as far as it can go.