Good god there’s some shows tonight! Here in Baltimore the Ottobar has Langhorne Slim, Scruggs, and our friends The Red Vines. Over at the Talking Head Jeremy Jay performs with A Cat Called Cricket, Pepi Ginsberg, and the lovely Abby Mott opening. Right next door to that is Jay Reatard playing Sonar with Vincent Black Shado and Ratsize. In DC the Velvet Lounge has Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast, Jason Simon, and The Dustys. Finally in Philly, Johnny Brenda’s has Cheers Elephant, Elf Power, and Ham1 while The Fire has The Bloodsugars, Anna Christie, Cowmuddy, Frontier Ruckus, and Hoots & Hellmouth. Photo by Emily Rawlings
mp3: Langhorne Slim – Tipping Point
mp3: The Red Vines – Once
mp3: Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast – Oceanic
mp3: The Bloodsugars – Cinderella
mp3: Jeremy Jay – Beautiful Dreamer
mp3: Abby Mott – Snow
mp3: Pepi Ginsberg – Lately
Tonight here in Baltimore don’t miss The Red Vines, Bipolaroid, and A Cat Called Cricket at the Talking Head. In DC the Black Cat has Baltimore’s Avec, Sleepercar, and Statehood. Finally in Philly, Death Cab For Cutie and Rogue Wave play the Mann Center, while Grand Archives and Sera Cahoone play Johnny Brenda’s, and finally Drink Up Buttercup, Pepi Ginsberg, The Peekers, and The Happy Bullets take on The Khyber.
mp3: Death Cab For Cutie – Photobooth
mp3: Rogue Wave – Publish My Love
mp3: Grand Archives – Torn Blue Foam Couch
mp3: Avec – House
mp3: Drink Up Buttercup – Seasickness Pills
mp3: Pepi Ginsberg – Nothing More
mp3: The Happy Bullets – The Vice And Virtue Ministry
mp3: The Red Vines – The Nameless
If you were able to score tickets to the second night of the Raconteurs and Black Lips at the 9:30 club in DC, then, again, you are in for a treat. If not maybe you would enjoy Ben Folds playing Wolftrap in Virginia or Clinic and BBQ at the Black Cat in DC. The allstar line up is over at the Sidebar here in Baltimore. They have Bellman Barker, Tereu Tereu, Among Wolves, and The Red Vines. Wow.
mp3: Ben Folds – The Luckiest
mp3: The Raconteurs – Steady As She Goes (Acoustic)
mp3: Clinic – Thor
mp3: Bellman Barker – Two Bees
mp3: Tereu Tereu – Don’t Be Sore, Farmer John
mp3: Among Wolves – Baltimore
mp3: The Red Vines – Once
The Red Vines full length release, Everyday Needles for Electromagnetic Lovers, may say 2008 on its back cover, but I just can’t believe it. Here’s what I think happened: The Red Vines formed a band, but found themselves without inspiration. So what would any good band without proper muses do? Of course, go back in time! The Red Vines went back to the 1960’s and hung out for a while, finding inspiration from the prospering musical tapestry of the time. Their song structure is both classic and innovative. The production sounds very old school, pulling back solid guitars and drums to showcase the vocals of Ryan Finnerin and focus on harmonies to create an album with contemporary appeal.
Mark your calendar’s for February 15, when they will be having their formal CD release party at the Golden West cafe in Hampden with Caleb Stine and Small Sur.
Mp3: The Red Vines – The Nameless
Mp3: The Red Vines – 10,000 Watts —- Website —- Buy
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
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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