I have heard a lot about the Fremont Abbey Arts Center as a venue for artists anywhere. Originally as a building brought up in 1914 as St. Paul Lutheran's Church, it transformed into a non-religious community and safe haven for artists all over. The nonprofit organization running the building remodeled it and reopened to offer more programs and classes than ever.

The Novel Ideas traveled all the way from their hometown in Boston for their biggest tour of their career so far. Daniel and Curtis have been friends since kindergarten and started writing songs together as they grew up. As time passed, the musicians added members to their band and worked to perfect the sound and style they desired to present themselves as; which ultimately led to the idea that they wanted to sound the same in album as they do live. Their reasoning for this, as Daniel explained, is that even some of the best bands were missing some of the same authentic sound live when it became a recording.

As the group of artist developed into what they are now, they originally created music with the intention of creating something new and fresh in the industry, but transformed through time into a sound that brings a unique twist to older folk music that they grew up listening to.

Fans and friends compare their work to that of Fleetwood Mac, Jackson Brown, and Wayland Jennies and have grown a connection to the lyrics and stories that the Novel Ideas has created to soothe the soul. Not only did their sound do this, but through the church walls, there grew an intimate link between the audience members. The candlelit air seemed to join in on the music, flickering to the soft beats and harmonies.

Despite Fremont Abbey being a seated venue, it was no obstacle for the Novel Ideas to connect to their fans with laughter, jokes, and lyrics to put the heart at ease.