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music news: Felice Brothers announce Christmas EP to benefit The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley
Posted by Amy Steele in Music on November 19, 2015
Proceeds of The Felice Brothers Felice Navidad EP will benefit The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley will be available for purchase on November 20, 2015. “The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley is dedicated to alleviating hunger, while preventing the waste of wholesome food. It is a branch of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and a member of Feeding America, the national food bank network. The Felice Brothers are Ian Felice (guitar, vocals), James Felice (keyboard, accordion, vocals), Josh Rawson (bass, vocals), Greg Farley (fiddle) and David Estabrook (drums).
tour dates:
November 21– The Chance– Poughkeepsie, NY*
November 28–The Capitol Theatre– Port Chester, NY^
December 02– Webster Hall–New York, NY~
December 31– Brighton Music Hall–Boston, MA
* part of Foodstock 8 – annual charity concert to benefit Foodbank of the Hudson Valley
^ supporting Guster
~ part of Ground Control Touring 15th Anniversary party
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new music: John Cale; Unknown Mortal Orchestra; Marrow
Posted by Amy Steele in Music on November 19, 2015
John Cale, “Close Watch”
–1982’s futuristic sound fits right in today. It’s moody and gorgeous with its clangy and hypnotic beats. M:FANS [Double Six / Domino] is a new reworking of one of John Cale’s most unique solo records, 1982’s Music For A New Society. It will be released on January 22, 2016.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, “Necessary Evil”
Funky track and cool video by Unknown Mortal Orchestra that first appeared as a short film on Adult Swim’s Facebook page and its website. It’s from the band’s record Multi-Love (Jagjaguwar). Illustrated and directed by Sean Solomon (Lucas Bros. Moving Co.), the video will also air nationally on Adult Swim during their “Toonami” block on Saturday, November 21st! Solomon said this about his video for “Necessary Evil”: “The video is an abstract love story about two characters whose insecurities and paranoia eventually drive them apart. I tried to show both character’s perspectives using elements from the lyrics. I had a team of amazing animators and friends.”
Unknown Mortal Orchestra describes their sound as depression funk and psychedelic R&B and I that fits. Plenty of swoops and dips and unexpected beats.
Marrow, “Fool”
If you like Wilco, you’ll like Marrow’s guitar folk. Except there’s female aching vocals to go along with the cool guitar. Vocalist/keyboardist Macie Stewart’s voice has an earthy, jazzy essence. The band’s latest album The Gold Standard [Foxhall Records] is out now.
https://soundcloud.com/marrow-music/fool
tour dates:
Fri. Nov. 27 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall (RECORD RELEASE SHOW)
Sun. Jan. 24 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
Tue. Jan. 26 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
Wed. Jan. 27 – Charlotte, NC @ Double Door Inn
Thu. Jan. 28 – Nashville, TN @ The High Watt
Sat. Jan. 30 – Houston, TX @ Rudyard’s
Sun. Jan. 31 – Austin, TX @ Lambert’s
Mon. Feb. 1 – Dallas, TX @ Three Links
Wed. Feb. 3 – Wichita, KS @ Barleycorn’s
Thu. Feb. 4 – Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
Fri. Feb. 5 – Columbia, MO @ Rose Music Hall
Sat. Feb. 6 – Urbana, IL @ The Canopy Club
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new music: Tindersticks
Posted by Amy Steele in Music on November 11, 2015
Tindersticks, “Hey Lucinda”
I’ve long adored this band. It’s no secret that I gravitate toward darker music even though I love Brit Pop and followed Jesus Jones and The Charlatans UK on tour during the 90s. Tindersticks plays sexy, dark music. Singer Stuart Staples oozes romance with that brooding baritone and the varied instrumentation of violin, keyboards, percussion and guitar leads to gorgeous layered arrangements. Tinderstickswill release The Waiting Room [City Slang] on January 22nd. It’s a collaborative film project as well with each song on the album accompanied by a short film. Tindersticks created soundtracks for several Claire Denis films. The new album features guest appearances by Jehnny Beth of Savages and the late singer Lhasa De Sela.
Tindersticks formed in Nottingham, England in 1992 by Stuart Staples [vocalist], David Boulter [keyboardist], Neil Fraser [guitarist], Dickon Hinchcliffe [violinist], Mark Colwill [bassist] and Al Macaulay [drummer]. Staples, Boulter and Fraser remain in the current line-up.
“Hey Lucinda,” features the vocals of Lhasa De Sela and Rosie Pedlow and Joe King directed the short film.
“We are Dreamers” features a haunting and roiling melody. Jehnny Beth of Savages duets with Stuart Staples. Brazilian director Gabriel Sanna directed the short film.
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music news: Macy Gray new music video and U.S. tour
Posted by Amy Steele in Music on November 9, 2015
Macy Gray premiered the official video for her latest single “The Way.” The video combines behind-the-scenes and performance moments. It’s a strong beautiful song about figuring things out, navigating choices and taking alternate routes to meet your goals. “All the people here, they look so happy and successful. Maybe I could be that way if only I knew the way.” Macy’s smoky vocals mix with the jazz-pop instrumentation. Macy’s 14 year career includes multiple Grammy, Billboard, MTV and BRIT awards, and record sales of over 25 million worldwide. “The Way” is the current single taken from her eighth studio album of the same title.
TOUR DATES:
11/06 – Admiral Theater – Bremerton, WA
11/07 – Kirkland Performance Center – Kirkland, WA
11/08 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR
11/10 – Liquid Joe’s – Salt Lake City, UT
11/11 – Boulder Theater – Boulder, CO
11/12 – Barleycorn’s – Wichita, KS
11/14 – Prairie Band Casino & Resort – Mayetta, KS
11/17 – Buskirk-Chumley Theater – Bloomington, IN
11/18 – City Winery – Chicago, IL
11/19 – City Winery – Chicago, IL
11/21 – Infinity Hall – Hartford, CT
11/22 – Howard Theater – Washington, DC
11/23 – Rams Head On Stage – Annapolis, MD
11/24 – City Winery – New York, NY
11/25 – City Winery – New York, NY
12/17 – Belly’s Up Tavern – Solana Beach, CA
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new music: Jonathan Bree; Chris Walla; The Mowgli’s
Posted by Amy Steele in Music on November 6, 2015
Jonathan Bree, “Murder”
Jonathan Bree is a composer, multi- instrumentalist and producer from New Zealand. This song combines crooning Nick Cave-esque vocals with varied instrumentation. It’s lovely and unexpected. His new album A Little Night Music [Li’l Chief Records] is out now.
Chris Walla, “Kanta’s Theme”
Meditative, melancholy and gorgeous in its intricacies and arrangements. Ex-Death Cab for Cutie founder Chris Walla released an instrumental album– analog loop-based recording– Tape Loops [Trans Records] in October 2015.
The Mowgli’s, “Room for All of Us”
optimistic and upbeat yet quite evocative and thoughtful. very “California Dreaming” with layers and underlying meanings. Purchase this song here. All proceeds go to the International Rescue Committee who provide relief and aid for refugees fleeing conflict.
tour dates:
11/04 – Austin, TX – Emo’s*
11/06 – New Orleans, LA – House Of Blues*
11/07 – Dallas, TX – Untapped Festival
11/08 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live*
11/10 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall^
11/11 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House Of Blues*
11/12 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade*
11/13 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom*
11/14 – Newport, KY – Thompson House*
11/15 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom*
11/18 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza*
11/19 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place*
11/20 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts*
11/21 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club*
11/22 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club*
11/24 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Music Hall#
11/25 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues#
11/27 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave#
11/28 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater#
11/29 – Kansas City, MO – Midland Theatre#
12/01 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre#
12/02 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex*
12/04 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom#
12/05 – Seattle, WA – Pyramid Brewery Snowcap Party
12/08 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore#
12/10 – Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues#
12/11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern#
12/12 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee Theatre#
12/13 – San Diego, CA – House Of Blues#
* = w/ Lights and PHASES
^ = w/ PHASES
# = w/ Lights and K. FLAY
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new music video and show date: Lilla
Posted by Amy Steele in Music on November 3, 2015
Lilla has a new video for the smoky, bluesy and hip “I Changed My Mind.” Bostonians will recognize the MBTA and settings near Symphony Hall and The Christian Science Center. I interviewed Lilla last fall. The Berklee College of Music graduate combines world music, pop and jazz in beautiful eclectic ways.
show date:
Lilla
+
Allen Stone
&
Bernhoft
November 10, 2015
Royale
7:30pm 21+
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on tour: fiddlers Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
Posted by Amy Steele in Music on October 20, 2015
globally–acclaimed Cape Breton fiddle player Natalie MacMaster has appeared on numerous CBC, CTV and PBS TV shows and sold over 200,000 albums. Donnell Leahy is the leader of double Platinum– selling Celtic family group Leahy.
The two musical prodigies met as teenagers, found individual massive career success, eventually reconnected and were married and now have six children.
tour dates:
29- Alexandria, VA (The Birchmere)
30-Sellersville, PA (Sellersville Place)
November 2015:
1- Richmond, VA (Modlin Center for the Arts)
3-Rockport, MA (Shalin Liu Performance Center)
4-Concord, NH (Capital Center for the Arts)
5- Brownsfield, ME (Stone Mountain Arts Center)
6- Storrs, CT (Jorgensen Auditorium)
7- Pittsfield, MA (The Colonial Theatre)
8-Farfield, CT ( Kelley Theater)
9- Harwich, MA ( Monomoy Regional HS )
12- Traverse City, MI (City Opera House)
13- Naperville, IL (Wentz Concert Hall)
14- Milwaukee, WI (The Captain Frederick Pabst Theater)
15- Grayslake, IL (The James Lumber Center)
17- La Crosse, WI (Fine Arts Center)
18- Stoughton, WI (Stoughton Opera House)
23-Nanamimo, BC (The Port Theatre)
24- Courtneay, BC (Sid Williams Civic Theatre)
25-Sidney, BC (Mary Winspear Centre)
26- Mission, BC (Clarke Foundation Theatre)
28 – Penticton, BC (Penticton Trade & Convention Centre)
30-Regina, SK (Casino Regina)
December 2015:
5- St. Catharines, ON (St. Catharine’s Performing Arts Centre)
10-12- Ottawa, ON (National Arts Centre)
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show preview: Irish Handcuffs at O’ Brien’s on Thursday, October 22, 2015
Posted by Amy Steele in Music on October 20, 2015
making its U.S. debut, IRISH HANDCUFFS are a pop-punk quartet from Regensburg, Germany which formed in 2011 and have since released several 7” records including splits with Dan Webb and the Spiders and 7 Years Bad Luck.
support bands include:
Boston four-piece punk band DAN WEBB AND THE SPIDERS formed in 2009 they have released 5 records and toured in seven countries. Their latest LP is Perfect Problem [Gunner Records].
Montreal’s THE FAMINES are a noise garage rock duo. They released the LP, TOO COOL & OTHER SONGS [Pentagon Black] on July 31, 2015.
Local band COURTERS are a surf-punk trio from Allston, Ma.
Show starts at 8pm Thursday, October 22, 2015. 21+
venue info:
O’BRIEN’S PUB
3 HARVARD AVE.
ALLSTON, MA
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new music: Gold Class; Israel Nash; Woozy
Posted by Amy Steele in Music on October 14, 2015
Gold Class, “Bite Down”
lead singer Adam Curley is sexy standing there in t-shirt and jeans, singing with that rippling deep vibrato. The Aussie band sounds Joy Division-esque with its moody pop/rock melodies. Lucious.
Gold Class released debut album It’s You in September 2015.
Israel Nash, “Strangers”
this reminds me of Neil Young. I know that’s a tough comparison but Nash’s vocals truly have a weathered texture. inspired by psychedelia and Texas landscapes, Nash’s thoughtful songwriting makes this compelling and entrancing.
Israel Nash’s Silver Seasons [Loose/Thirty Tigers] out now.
Israel Nash plays Great Scott in Boston, Mass. on Thursday, October 23, 2015.
Woozy, “Venom”
unexpectedly cool blend of loud and soft, harsh and gentle, rumbling and smooth. a bit post-punk, art rock, garage rock and all indie rock. think Pavement colliding with The Bird and the Bee. The New Orleans trio succeeds in myriad ways.
Woozy is:
John St. Cyr [guitar/vocals]
Kara Stafford [guitar/vocals]
Ian Paine-Jesam [drums]
Woozy’s album Blistered [Exploding in Sound/ Community Records] out October 16, 2015.
tour dates:
10/13 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The People’s Warehouse w/ One Hundred Year Ocean, Skull Kid
10/14 – Akron, OH @ Fool Mansion w/ Alaska, Setsuna, Forever Losing Sleep
10/15 – Kalamazoo, MI @ Bell’s Brewery w/ Shoto
10/16 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Chamber of Seacrest w/ Odd Dates, Ratboys
10/17 – Chicago, IL @ Downstairs (at SubT) w/ Ratboys, Coaster, Churchkey
10/18 – Davenport, IA @ Uncle Stu’s Haunted Waterpark and Slightly Less Haunted Go-Cart Track w/ Ratboys
10/19 – Ames, IA @ The Record Mill w/ Ratboys
10/20 – Kansas City, KS @ Records With Merritt w/ Ratboys
10/21 – Carbondale, IL @ The Swamp w/ Ratboys
10/22 – Little Rock, AR @ Hollow House w/ Ratboys
10/23 – New Orleans, LA @ Community Records Block Party w/ Gnarwhal, Pope, All People & more
10/29 – Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder w/ Ex-Breathers, Gnarwhal & Crocodiles
10/31 – Gainesville, FL @ THE FEST
11/05 – New Orleans, LA @ Siberia w/ Chipper Jones, HIkes, & Alaska
11/6 – Lafayette, LA @ The Wild Salmon w/ Chipper Jones, Hikes, & Alaska
11/07 – Austin, TX @ Hole In the Wall w/ Chipper Jones, Hikes & Alaska
11/08 – Denver, CO @ 7th Circle w/ Alaska
11/09 – Fort Collins, CO @ Downtown Artery w/ Alaska
11/10 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Underground w/ Alaska
11/11 – Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue w/ Alaska
11/12 – Bellingham, WA w/ Alaska
11/13 – Seattle, WA @ Werewolf Vacation w/ Alaska
11/14 – Portland, OR @ Pound Pit w/ Alaska
11/16 – Eugene, OR @ Blair House w/ Alaska
11/17 – Santa Rosa, CA @ Hendley Hotel w/ Alaska
11/18 – San Francisco, CA @ Honey Hive w/ Alaska
11/19 – Reno, NV @ Fort Rayland w/ Alaska
11/20 – Stockton, CA @ Koffey Cave w/ Alaska
11/21 – Fresno, CA @ MILF Mountain w/ Alaska
11/22 – Monrovia, CA @ Resistor Records MATINEE w/ Alaska
11/22 – Los Angeles, CA w/ Alaska
11/23 – San Deigo, CA @ Creator Space w/ Alaska
11/24 – Las Vegas, NV @ 11th Street w/ Alaska
11/25 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
11/27 – El Paso, TX @ Bowie Feathers
11/28 – Denton, TX
11/29 – Houston, TX
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on tour: Dead Leaves and PINE
Posted by Amy Steele in Music on October 14, 2015
On November 6th Take This To Heart Records will release the split between Dead Leaves & PINE on 7”/Digital. In support of the record the bands will be on the road together across Canada and the USA this November.
It’s a compelling punk-pop double bill. Cleveland, Ohio’s Dead Leaves blends crackling and yearning male vocals with simple melodies. Ontario’s PINE mixes churning guitar with female vocals which vacillate from gentle and soft to dramatic and bold.
TOUR DATES:
Nov 4 – It’s A Kling Thing – Akron, OH *pine only
Nov 6 – Mahalls – Lakewood, OH
Nov 7 – Double Happiness – Columbus, OH
Nov 8 – Wolf Haus – Athens, OH
Nov 9 – Exponent Manor – Nashville, TN
Nov 10 – Campus Christian Center @ Marshall University – Huntington, WV
Nov 11 – The People’s Warehouse – Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 12 – TBA – Baltimore, MD
Nov 13 – Shaker’s Pub – Long Island, NY ^
Nov 14 – The Democracy Center – Cambridge, MA ^
Nov 15 – Starlite – Southbridge, MA ^
Nov 16 – One bar & grill – Northampton, MA ^
Nov 17 – TBA
Nov 18 – House Show – Buffalo, NY
Nov 19 – APK – London, ON
Nov 20 – Sneaky Dee’s – Toronto, ON
Nov 21 – TBA – Montreal. QC
Nov 22 – Ritual – Ottawa, ON
^ w/ Born Without Bones
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