Here are my top five reasons why I adore Elvis Perkins in Dearland:
#1: They have beautifully written and delivered songs
#2: They use an upright bass, a marching band bass drum, and a harmonium
#3: They have Civil War-era names (Brigham, Wyndham, Nicholas, Elvis)
#4: They have mustaches that curl at the ends
#5: They dance while they play

Last week I was lucky enough to indulge my Elvis Perkins adoration and see their live show at Johnny Brenda’s. Better still, Elvis talked with me for a while before his show and set the record straight about his closet Billy Joel fixation.