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The Run Down – Saturday November 22, 2008

Published on November 22, 2008 in The Run Down. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Tonight in Baltimore is our friends The Courtesy Line’s record release show at the Talking Head. Don’t miss out on the show with Title Tracks and Abby Mott opening. Another CD release is in Baltimore at the Metro Gallery with Baby Aspirin’s. Thrushes, Sri Aurobindo, and Pianowire open for them. Also in Bmore is the awesome Pharoahe monch, Large Professor, Tiye Phoenix, Minus & McCracken, and DJ P-Funk at Sonar, and Wilderness at Floristree. Down in DC the Oranges Band play the Red and the Black with Deleted Scenes while the ever-touring These United States roll into the Black Cat with The Cassettes. Across the way in Arlington Iota has Bombadil and AA Bondy while Constitution Hall has some old school classics with Whodini, Slick Rick, Kool Moe Dee, Trouble Funk, and Roxanne Shante. Finallu up north in Philly the First Unitarian Church plays host to Phosphorescent and Virgin Forest. Enjoy!

mp3: These United States – Honor Amongst Thieves

mp3: The Cassettes – Small and Tired

mp3: The Courtesy Line – Goodnight Goodbye

mp3: Abby Mott – Snow

mp3: Thrushes – Heartbeats (The Antlers Remix)

mp3: The Oranges Band – When Your Mask’s Your Revealing Feature

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The Run Down – Saturday August 2, 2008

Published on August 2, 2008 in The Run Down. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , .

Tonight in Baltimore don’t miss a show of some of our good friends Bellman Barker and The Courtesy Line at the Metro Gallery.  Also in Baltimore are Earlimart who play the Ottobar with Brickfoot and The Petticoat Tea Room.  A little further south in Columbia, Merriweather Post Pavillion has Jill Scott, The Roots, Chuck Brown, and Estelle.  In DC, the Black Cat has We Are Scientists, Oxford Collapse, and Apache Beat.  Also in DC are Aimee Mann and The Submarines who play the 9:30 Club.  Finally in Camden, NJ, the Susquehanna Bank Center has Download 2008 featuring The Killers, Sia, The Stooges, Mates Of State, The Stills, Louis XIV, The Enemy, and Mute Math.

mp3: We Are Scientists – Textbook

mp3: The Submarines – Vote

mp3: Earlimart – Caruthers Boy

mp3: Bellman Barker – Charles Kil

mp3: The Courtesy Line – Let It Rain

mp3: Lupe Fiasco Featuring Jill Scott – Daydreamin’

mp3: The Roots – Double Trouble

mp3: The Killers – Everything Will Be Alright

mp3: Sia – Breathe ME (Four Tet Remix)

mp3: Mates Of State – Fraud In The 80s

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The Run Down – Saturday May 31, 2008

Published on May 31, 2008 in The Run Down. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , .

May is going out with a BANG…or is that a lion?  In Baltimore, Joe Squared has Steve Hefter and Friends Of Friends with Good Guise while the Talking Head has Travis Morrison Hellfighters, The Courtesy Line, and Gary B and The Notions.  In Philly the Fillmore has She Wants Revenge, Be Your Own Pet, Switches, and The Virgins while the North Star Bar has The Submarines, Headlights, and Papertrigger.  Finally in DC the 9:30 Club has MSTRKRFT, Nouveau Riche and Will Eastman.  WOW.

mp3: She Wants Revenge – Tear You Apart

mp3: Fergie Vs. MSTRKRFT – MSTRFRG

mp3: Steve Hefter and Friends Of Friends – Apocalypse

mp3: Travis Morrisson – Change

mp3: The Courtesy Line – Yellows and Oranges

mp3: The Submarines – 1940

mp3: Headlights – Cherry Tulips

mp3: Papertrigger – We Are Nations Now!

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Today They’re Giving It Away

Published on May 8, 2008 in News. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

The Beechfields Label Compilation, This City Of Neighborhoods, which features exclusive tracks from local favorites Among Wolves, The Red Vines, and Private Eleanor has just been released and it’s all free.  Pick one up here or just go to one of the band’s shows and they’ll just hand it over to ya.  SWEET!

mp3: Among Wolves – Winter Days

mp3: Private Eleanor – Weeds

In other free news, The Courtesy Line, another local favorite, has just put their 2007 Needle and Thread EP up on their myspace page for free.  This is definitely worth nabbing before it’s too late.  Also don’t forget to check them out on May 31st at the Talking Head (new location next to Sonar) with Travis Morrison Hellfighters.

mp3: The Courtesy Line – Let It Rain Continue reading ‘Today They’re Giving It Away’

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In Review – Among Wolves & Others @ Lo-Fi 1/12/07

Published on January 13, 2008 in Concert Reviews. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

The Lo-Fi Social Club rests precariously between North Avenue and the Charles Theater. Being comprised of two row homes, the Lo-Fi brings a comfy and relaxed atmosphere with artwork and couches to peak your interest in between drinking and listening to music. It also hosted a wondrous show last night where indie pop rock blended seamlessly with blues, folk, and country music. The Red Vines led off the night with music that is comparable to indie legends Wilco. Featuring the drummer from Among Wolves, The Red Vines laid out a great set (with a trombone even) of prepossessing alt/country/folk/pop gems. After that, the audience was surprised to find an additional act that wasn’t even on the bill. Justin Collins rolled in from Nashville with his guitar and a purpose – to astound listeners with his powerful 50s rock and roll voice. Seriously…he was marvelous. Abby Mott followed with a sound that I was unprepared for and, frankly, taken aback for a few moments. Mott has a tremendous voice that some might compare to others (Neko Case maybe), but shouldn’t. Her songs were…how do I say it…the bee’s knees…no no…treasures…yes that’ll do. Pop treasures with a country song in there for good measure. Following Abby Mott, The Courtesy Line played. Short their lead guitarist due to a death in the family, TCL strung out a series of quality folk pop tunes. The real bonus came today when I popped their recently recorded demo into the old player. The tracks were superbly written and almost had the old Death Cab For Cutie sound going. Closing the night was Among Wolves. The crowd had thinned much by this time of the night (WHY?!!!) which is a shame, because AW put on the best performance of the night. Their music is fresh and unheard of in my mind. Who can blend experimental indie pop rock with synthesizers seamlessly with straight up country rock? Among Wolves. They threw it down, even throwing a Johnny Cash cover into the mix when they did the band member switch-a-roo (bass player played drums-piano player played bass- drummer played lead guitar and sang). If you get a chance, please go check them out…they put on a show that is worth every cent.

mp3: Among Wolves – Baltimore –> website –> buy
mp3: The Courtesy Line – The Lake –> website
mp3: Abby Mott – Wild Desire –> website –> buy
mp3: Justin Collins – Sweet Misery –> website –> buy
mp3: The Red Vines – Once –> website –> buy

Among WolvesThe Red Vines
Abby Mott
Justin Collins
The Courtesy Line

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The Run Down – Saturday January 12, 2008

Published on January 12, 2008 in The Run Down. 2 Comments Tags: , , .

There are two shows that should satisfy your musical hunger tonight. In Baltimore, The Lo-Fi Social Club plays host to Among Wolves, The Courtesy Line, Red Vines, and Abby Mott. All you Philadelphians are in for a treat because Ravens and Vultures, Dragons of Zynth, and Ape School are rocking Johnny Brenda’s tonight. Good times.

mp3: Among Wolves – Queen of England –> website –> buy
mp3: The Courtesy Line – Goodnight Goodbye –> website
mp3: Ravens and Vultures – Willow Song –> website –> buy

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Its time to stand in The Courtesy Line

Published on November 21, 2007 in Artist Reviews. 0 Comments Tags: .

Hailing from right here in B-more, The Courtesy Line, have a crisp indie sound with strong vocals. They have an EP called Needle and Thread which they are apparantly giving away at shows while supplies last. If you want to get your hands on one, or just rock out, go see them January 12th at the Lo-Fi Social Club.

Mp3: The Courtesy Line – Goodnight Goodbye –→ website
Mp3: The Courtesy Line – So Long

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