This Friday (tomorrow) features a show that I thought I’d highlight here in Baltimore. The Talking Head will host Baltimore/DC band Deleted Scenes, Philly’s Drink Up Buttercup, Baltimore/Texas band Soft Cat, and Baltimore’s Person Parcel.
Deleted Scenes is a local band that we have pumped up numerous times on the blog. They’re good. Trust me. Check out our review of their debut album Birdseed Shirt here. Here’s one of my favorites off of it:
mp3: Deleted Scenes – City That Never Wakes Up
If you haven’t heard/seen Philadelphia’s Drink Up Buttercup by now then frankly, you’re missing out big time. I saw them a ways back at Iota and they simply killed it. If you like inspiring trashcan smashing, floor stomping magical mystery tour music then Drink Up Buttercup is for you. This is one band you have to see live. The recordings, while good, don’t do them justice. Speaking of recordings Drink Up Buttercup has just signed with Yep Roc and has released a free digital single for “Even Think” with a b side of an alternate version of “Heavy Hand”. Go to Yep Rec for the DL. If you like vinyl they will be releasing it on wax as well and it features a remix from Cale Parks and a cover of the Buzzcock’s “Why Can’t I Touch It”. Nice. Look for a full length next year. Listen and see more PP posts about here and here. Here’s their ultimate sing a long:
mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Sosey and Dosey
Soft Cat is newish Baltimore band that I have come to love. Headed by Neil of Texas’ Talking Tiger Mountain and featuring Andy Abelow, members of Weekends, and whoever else stops by, Soft Cat play experimental folk music with subtle emotion and power. The closest sound I can think of is The Antlers. Check our previous post on them here. Meanwhile here’s a track that still hasn’t left my daily rotation:
mp3: Soft Cat – Silver Babies Sun
Person Parcel is band I know little of, but judging from the tracks on their myspace they seem to produce some solid folk music. Take a listen.
The show starts at 8pm. It’s 8 bucks and is all ages. Enjoy!
thanks again for posting this! we really appreciate it.
i’ve also been meaning to give you a better quality version of Silver Babies Sun.
our albums should be available in late october. i’ll give you a copy when it’s finished!
thanks,
-neil