The Suitcase Junket is a slide guitar playing, Peruvian throat singing one man band consisting of Matt Lorenz and variety of homemade contraptions… you’re not going to find anything quite like it to say the least. I’ve been a fan of Mr. Lorenz’s music ever since I heard his first album Sever and Lift and then…
C: Based on the pre-released tracks, my initial feeling about this album was roughly the same as how I felt about the new Father John Misty album. I was pretty sure I wasn’t going to like it. I mean, how much does Modest Mouse have left in the tank at this point? Counting EPs they’ve…
I’ll be upfront with you guys, I don’t listen to pretty much everything else Paul Simon has ever done. I watched the graduate once and I’ve seen Waynes World II more times than I care to admit, so I’ve heard that Mrs. Robinson song a few times and I guess it’s alright. Graceland makes Mrs….
C: I’m going to be honest, from what I’d heard from this album before it was released I was pretty sure I wasn’t going to like it and initially I didn’t. However, by the time I reached the last track I was into it and I’m not sure why… it’s pretty mellow which normally…
Thursday the 19th: John The Conqueror @ Boot and Saddle John the Conqueror is the closest you’re going to get to the delta this side of the Mason-Dixon. They’re play down and dirty blues and play it really god damn well. You don’t want to miss this show. Saturday the 21st: St. James &…
I’ve decided to continue with this bluegrass kick we’ve been on for the past couple of weeks and talk a little bit about Iron Horse. These guys are from Alabama and they’re know primarily for their bluegrass tribute albums. Now, I’ll admit I’m no expert on bluegrass culture but I do know that the purists…
Man About a Horse plays good old fashion foot-stomping, corn liquor swilling bluegrass and they play it well. Their recently released EP showcases their ability to masterfully mix the old school with the even more old school. It’ll make you want to drink bourbon, I know this because it makes me want to drink bourbon…
Thursday March 12th: Lucero @ World Cafe Wilmington Ya I know it’s not technically in Philly but Lucero is a god damn good live band so it’s worth the trip down to Delaware. Saturday March 14th: Red Means Run @ The Fire It’s been awhile since I’ve ventured out to The Fire, but for what…
B: As you mentioned in your review of Telephone, The Districts had a lo fi sound that suited them well. They don’t have that sound anymore, this album is polished as shit. Well shit isn’t really polished. Diamonds? Fuck man, whatever. This production tells me they will be the next in the line of bands…
The cold has lifted (sort of), the snow is melting and there’s some great shows going down this weekend. Thursday the 26th: Midwestern Exposure / Red Means Run / The Sparklers / Bastards of Earle @ Bourbon and Branch I may or may not be in one of these bands so this may be a…
