Philadelphia

Shadfest After-Party at JB’s (and of course, The Ox) April 24

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If you’re still craving live music after seeing Birdie Busch, Buried Beds, Strapping Fieldhands and Blood Feathers deliver impressive performances at Shadfest today, then chances are you’re joining us at our Best of Philly Showcase at The Ox tonight. But YRock and WXPN also have a nice lineup for the official Shadfest After-party at Johnny Brenda’s. Every time MAxx (formerly of the Goats and Incognegro), and the rest of his talented collective take the stage it leads to one enigmatic performance full of ass-shaking audience members. The diverse mix of Philly all-stars have been going on for 4 years strong, and Addicted to Distraction was an impressive release last year so seeing them play tonight is sure to be a real treat, especially since it’s tentatively the only show that they have scheduled until June. They’ll be joined by Kilroy & The Bronze, another act who also had a dynamic release last year with their album Hessian Love Songs, out now on earSnake. Shawn Kilroy has seen a lot of eclectic roles as a filmmaker, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer. And with this hot and steamy project, he manages to turn the clock back to the new wave fueled 80’s. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill

 

New England

The Boston Underground Summit II – TONIGHT – Round Robin style!

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When Dan Shea of Bodies of Water Shows last put together a Round Robin the bill included current world conquerors, Beach House and other indie greats. TONIGHT  he brings his Midas touch to Jamaica Plain for the Boston Underground Summit II. Ten bands will set up in one room, play a song each, round and round, for the whole show. It’s like a real life mixtape, stocked with some of the best underground music talent in New England. Look for the sonic surf of Young Adults, the post-rock glitchcore of Truman Peyote, the psych sounds of Quilt, and many more. It’s all happening TONIGHT!

Line up as follows:

Prince Rama of Ayodhya
Viva Viva
Quilt
Truman Peyote
The Scamps
Big Big Bucks
Theory Engine
Young Adults
Lord Jeff 

The Temple – 670 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA – all ages – 10 bux – 7pm-1am
(on the 39 bus line, or Orange Line to Green St.)

 –Mike Gutierrez

Philadelphia

Weekend Warrior, April 23 – 25

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So we can’t believe our Best of Philly Showcase is finally happening tomorrow night at The Ox with Reading Rainbow, Grandchildren and Levee Drivers! It’s been a crazy two weeks finding a new venue and getting everything ready. We are most appreciative of all the help that we’ve received from the local music community to make this happen. It just reinforces to us how fuckin’ cool the people are who work behind the scenes to bring us such amazing shows! Now, it’s time to partay! Hopefully the rain will hold off during the day because we plan to chill out at the 2nd Annual Fishtown Shadfest (what an awful name, but check out the schedule below). Penn Treaty Park is a great place to hang out and see a show. We’d love to do a showcase there (but we secretly hate setting up outdoor events). Then, it’s off to The Ox or what we like to personally call “Thunderdome” (where there are no rules – just kidding, kind of – well, except to respect that it’s a home too). Looks like it’s going to be a long Saturday/Sunday day/night/morning like last weekend! The Ox, (2nd and Oxford St.), 9pm, $5, All Ages, BYOB 21+ (Photo by Aaron Debruin)

 
Other things to do this weekend, but you know that you really want to join us at The Ox…
 
Fishtown Shadfest (Penn Treaty Park – Delaware Ave.)
Lara and Joe Show:  11:30 – 12:15pm
Birdie Busch:  12:45 – 1:30pm
Buried Beds:  2:00 – 2:45pm
Strapping Field Hands:  3:15 – 4:00pm
Blood Feathers : 4:30 – 5:30pm
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Black Landlord, SUN Prowler
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI The Sound of the Kaleidoscope and The Midnight Sounds
 
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) SAT Andrew Lipke
 
M Room (12 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Faith or Fear and Hessian
 
Tritone (1508 South St.) FRI Absinthe Drinkers, SUN Wallace Brothers Band
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Lili Anel

Danger Danger Gallery (5013 Baltimore Ave.) FRI Party Photographers and Brown Recluse SAT Best Fest Benefit

 
Millcreek Tavern (4200 Chester Ave.) FRI Clamfight and Wizard Eye
 
Greenline Café (4239 Locust St.) SAT Joshua Park
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) Ron Gallo (of Toy Soldiers)
 
Murph’s Bar (202 E. Girard Ave.) FRI The Great Vibration
 
Pterodactyl (3237 Amber St.) SAT Closing Art Reception w/ Conversation With Enemies, Dangerous Ponies, Pony Pants, Algernon Cadwallader
 

 

Nashville

Evan P. Donohue’s Rhythm and Amplitude – Belcourt Listening Party

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You might think that all the weekend’s festivities and fun are going to end Sunday night, and that you’ll have to suffer through another hard work week until you can have fun once more. Think again!

This Monday, April 26th, The Belcourt is hosting a listening party for Evan P. Donohue’s first full length album, titled Rhythm & Amplitude, and it is to be (unofficially) bookended by a gathering at The Villager beforehand for some tasty beverages, and The 5 Spot afterward for more tasty beverages and sweet dance moves.

The actual event at The Belcourt is free, and the bar will be open for business. Says Evan about the event, "we’ll be playing the record, three songs at a time, with commentary about lyrical content, song context, notable production techniques and such and such." 

We encourage everyone and their dog to go to the event, and to support Evan’s debut independent release. It will make that gruling work week seem one day shorter, and the weekend one day longer. – Fletcher Watson

New England

Laminated Cat with Apples in Stereo and Generationals at the Middle East Downstairs TONIGHT!

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Laminated Cat is an eclectic band originally from Boston but says their roots are in Coastal Maine. They carry a sound with includes the strangeness of Daniel Johnston, the rock of The Velvet Underground and the creativity The Flaming Lips. Laminated Cat is just what indie music needs, something completely different. Their songs range from calm space-songs like "Grenadine", a sweet song with light, flowery harmonic vocals to the hard-hitting, ingeniously written "Kill ’em Shorty" with angry keys, angst-ridden 70’s garage guitar and creepy, desperate vocals. Laminated Cat is playing tonight with Generationals and the m’f’in’ Apples in Stereo at the Middle East Downstairs. I highly, highly recommend this show. Honestly, Laminated Cat is one of the best bands I’ve heard since I started the Deli New England.

–Meghan Chiampa

Philadelphia

Brown Recluse at Danger Danger Gallery April 23

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Brown Recluse serves up gorgeous, shimmering indie pop, equal parts jingle and jangle, the kind of sound that you haven’t really heard since the golden era of 90s twee, or perhaps the Elephant 6 collective at its height. The band is on Slumberland Records (the birthplace, essentially, of twee pop, and now home to acts like the Pains of Being Pure at Heat and Crystal Stilts), so it would seem that they’re right at home. If you want to put it as simply as possible, most of their songs could be described as delicate acoustic ditties wrapped in warm, atmospheric synth, but you only have to listen to the giddy trumpet solo of "Rainy Saturday" and then the electronic psych of "Meridian Sound (Part Three)" to be affirmed that these guys are anything but one trick ponies. Their music is much more welcoming than the creepy, venomous spider with whom they share a name. Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 9pm, $5 – $10 donation, All Ages – Joe Poteracki
 

 

Chicago

Album/Concert Review: The Dirty Rooks

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The Dirty Rooks are a six-piece rock and blues band that draws their influences from classic rock acts such as The Faces, The Black Crowes and Led Zeppelin. The band’s sophomore album Sugar Mama is filled with blues influenced classic rock tunes from start to finish. The album is a perfect combination of classic rock songs and some slower, more blues influenced ballads. On Sugar Mama, The Dirty Rooks take the often-played out genre of classic rock and give it a booze filled boost. Some highlights of the album include the amped up “Larry’s Blues”, which is complete with classic guitar riffs, catchy hooks and just the right amount of horns. The band turns it down a few notches on the slower and more soulful “Stranger These Days”, proving they can hold their own at a variety of tempos.

The Dirty Rook’s music is the kind best heard live and on stage. Luckily for me, on Friday, April 16th, the Rooks took to the stage at the Red Line Tap in Rogers Park. Roughly forty people packed into this small North side bar to hear the sounds of the Dirty Rooks. The band opened up their set with the lively tune “Old Mill Creek”, which instantly proved this music is best heard up close and personal. Next up was the bluesy “Skeleton Key”, with lead singer Dan Stalilonis singing“ 3 AM, find you crying on the bathroom floor. Don’t love you no more.” By the 3rd song of their set, the Dirty Rook’s enthusiastic and energetic stage presence had the crowd up and dancing. The Rook’s “I Don’t Mind” showcased the band’s ability to step outside the classic rock genre and add a nice touch of country influence to their sound. The band did their own take on Paul McCartney’ s “Maybe I’m Amazed”, adding their own unique sound to the classic song. The Dirty Rooks provide a breath of fresh air to a genre that often sounds old and outdated. Be sure to check out their website for free song downloads and tour dates. – Tim Mannion

NYC

Paleface’s New Video – live at Southpaw, May 21

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From MAGNET MAGAZINE: "Paleface was a fixture on the downtown-NYC anti-folk scene in the early ’90s and put out two major-label records before his alcohol abuse almost killed him on tour with the Breeders in 1997. After cleaning up and meeting the likes of the Moldy Peaches and Regina Spektor, Paleface resumed his recording career via a number of new releases on small record companies and his own label. Last year, Paleface (now the name of the duo featuring him and his drummer girlfriend Monica Samalot) issued the excellent The Show Is On The Road on Ramseur Records (the onetime home to the Avett Brothers). MAGNET is proud to premiere the brand new video for “New York, New York.” Check out Paleface @ Southpaw May 21, Co-Headlining w/ Hoots And Hellmouth. – (as posted in The Deli’s Open Blog – post your band’s entries, videos, and Mp3s here).