Down-tempo was the theme at the Bushwick Starr on Saturday as their music series continued. It was a night of mild weather and gentle music, headlined by Pennsylvania’s Lewis & Clarke with support from locals Man Benu, Prudence Teacup, and Zachary Cale playing solo when not with his fellow Teacups. It was especially pleasant to have fresh air flowing in from the garden, and though the sound would have been just as good outside most in attendance sat attentive in the dark theater.

Man Benu provided a more electric element to the evening, but still kept things muted. The one song featuring a lap steel tied them in more closely with the haunting qualities captured by the other bands. Prudence Teacup was more in the chamber pop vein, with the occasional Korg tweak or yelp from vocalist Alfra Martini to break up the otherwise mellow tones.

Headliners Lewis & Clarke conveyed a curious amount of energy despite the delicate nature of their songs. Electric guitar and organ provided ambient noise behind a finger-picked acoustic lead, while detailed percussion kept things lively in an understated way. Though they played only four songs, their set ran well over half an hour. Frontman Lou Rogai’s relaxed manner of speaking as well as performing helped to create a genuine connection between himself and the audience. A show may be described as intimate because of the size of the venue or crowd, but this was truly a case of intimacy of the performance.