Mission to the Sea

Deck Sachse records and performs under the name Mission to the Sea. From the trenches of brooding acoustic rock, Mission to the Sea finds its own voice with flamenco and bossa nova innuendo cradled in seaside rock sensibilities. The melancholy and lucent voice of Mission to the Sea is accompanied by muted and often minor chords from acoustic guitar. Spry flamenco notes add brightness and complexity while mellow bass and beats add a subtle but plush texture. Their efforts result in articulate but intimate tunes, as worthy of play in downtown night owl digs as they are in sunny beach huts by the Cape.

Information from the artist's site

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  Deck Sachse: guitar, lead vocals, vocals
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  Nathan Moussa: guitar, vocals
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  Sara Donaldson: cello, vocals

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Jazz and latin-infused alt-folk

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