Philadelphia

KidROCKERS Return to Philly w/Sun Airway at WCL Nov. 27!

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I don’t have any children (that I know of), and I don’t plan to have any children any time soon. But if I did have children, I would certainly bring them to KidROCKERS! Beth Lorge has been doing a great job sharing the best of the indie music scene with parents and children all around the country. She has also been supportive of our local music scene by booking favorites like Drink Up Buttercup and Jukebox the Ghost as well as Power Animal (that one was my suggestion). Well, if you missed Sun Airway last week with their Pitchfork-approved Brooklyn buddies Bear in Heaven and Twin Shadow, then you should bring the fam to check out the former A-siders and hear why Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier is The Deli’s November CD of the Month. (BTW: Sorry, you can’t be at the event without a kid so you might have to legally borrow one from a family member or friend if you really have to be there. And all you creepy folks stay away! We’ve watched plenty of Law & Order: SVU episodes so we’re on to you.) World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 11:30am, adult $13; children $11 adv/adult $15; children $13, All Ages – Q.D. Tran
 
NYC

From the NYC Open Blog: Bobtown – live at 68 Jay St Bar on 11.27

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What’s a fella to make of a band that’s described by one blog as being a "…haunting but sometimes playfully fun acoustic Nashville gothic band"? Huh? Whether you tastes run toward the dark and gothic or the happy and clappy, there seems to be something for everyone on this debut album by NYC’s Bobtown. So, are these collective folk a Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde, you ask? Check out their site and make your own decision, but consensus would have it that they’re a little of both, as attested by a further examination of press blurbs on their Myspace page: "There is no band in town who sound like them. Mixing elements of country gospel, bluegrass and field hollers with an often macabre Nashville gothic tinge and soaring four-part harmonies…" (Lucid Culture, NYC); "Rich vocal harmonies and influences ranging from old-time gospel to pop combine to create a wonderfully original musical experience." (Muses, Muse, Atlanta); "…moody, rustic songs for the moonlit backroads" (NPR’s All Songs Considered Podcast); "Acoustic, Guthriesque American roots music complete with death references and chilling harmonies" (WMUH, Allentown); "If you’re looking for acoustic gothic-folk-americana kissed with gorgeous harmonies then look no further" (Americana UK).- (as posted in The Deli’s Open Blog – post your band’s entries, videos, and Mp3s here).

 

Philadelphia

Kurt Vile & the Violators and Purling Hiss Back Home at JB’s Nov. 26

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Kurt Vile & the Violators and Purling Hiss are back home in Philly tonight at JB’s after a long trek around the U.S. promoting their latest works on Matador and Woodsist. They were also joined on part of the tour by The Soft Pack. I’m sure these musical brethren will be very excited to be back in front of a crowd full of friends and family. Yeah, there is going to be a noisy blues rock explosion shaking the rafters at JB’s, but contemplative interludes are sure to be scattered throughout the evening, especially when Vile picks up the acoustic guitar and Amen Dune opens the show. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
 

 

Philadelphia

Toys for Tots Benefit w/Cubehead at Tritone Nov. 26

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Sure, the story of Thanksgiving is a bit morose when you conisder, you know, history. But the message of thanks and generosity is still important, especially now during in such a hardening economic downturn. So show your appreciation for what you have by making a disadvantaged youth’s holiday season and donating a toy through the Toys for Tots program. Not sure where to go for that? Head over to a benefit concert for the non-profit at Tritone tonight, featuring local self-dubbed "eco-friendly electro grunge" outfit, Cubehead. The solo project of vocalist/instrumentalist George Coslop, Cubehead hammers out raucous neo-industrial electro-punk that incorporates gritty guitar licks and throbbing digital knocks. With a high-speed fuzzbox of pop punches and rock smashes, Coslop will be sharing the wealth from Cubehead’s 2010 self-titled album. Tritone, 1508 South St., 9pm, $5, 21+ – Annamarya Scaccia
 
L.A.

The Like- Free Download + show at The Echo

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Inspired by British invasion acts and 1960s pop-rock, The Like is a quaret of lovely ladies that have been ruling the Los Angeles music scene for a few years now. Guitarist and singer Elizabeth Z Berg’s voice is reminiscant of a softer sounding Belinda Carlisle, backed by Tennessee Thomas on the drums, Laena Geronimo playing bass, and Annie Monroe playing the organ. With the combination of their fun yet sexy Brit-pop sound, witty lyrics, and the looks of Edie Sedgewick or Jean Shrimpton, these gals are trouble…the good kind of course. You can catch The Like at The Echo this Sunday the 28th. 

Click here for a free download of their song "Fair Game", off of their second studio album "Release Me". 

Click here to listen to their live studio interview on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show tonight at 7pm!

–Jenna Putnam

 

Philadelphia

Fundraiser for The Barrio Planta Project at The Blockley Nov. 26

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Spend the Thanksgiving aftermath giving to a worthy cause which provides English education, creative arts, job training, and more for the less fortunate. The Barrio Planta Project is an intensive community development program that strives to improve life for adults and children in Nicaragua. The masterminds behind the EP Everything’s Game, Philadelphia Slick will be helping out this grassroots organization as well as dropping four new tunes tonight at The Blockley. They’ll also be joined by some talented friends. Which ones? According to Philly Slick’s website, it will be Jawnzap7, Manchilde and Shiz Le Roq (I think that this is the best bet). However, The Blockley calendar says Dice Raw and Dephonic, but their banner on our site also reads The Rebel Yell which obviously creates a bit of confusion. I know how lineups can change, especially for benefit shows. Feel free to leave a comment if you really know exactly what the deal is. It doesn’t matter to me. Come support a worthwhile cause and get ready to shake what yo mama gave ya! The Blockley, 3801 Chestnut St., 9pm, $8, 21+ – Bill McThrill
 
NYC

Devin Therriault plays The Studio on 11.26 with The Rassle and So So Glos

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Devin Therriault is a Brooklyn based Rock’n’Roller who’s been getting some attention at CMJ 2010 (in particular from Brooklyn Vegan and a couple of UK publications), for his flamboyant stage presence and gritty sound inspired to the 50s. Which brings to mind that when we were all assuming a 90s revival was just about to happen, a bunch of cool artists decided it was time to look back at the 50s instead (Girls and Ava Luna are the 2 examples that come to mind). Honestly, I personally feel much happier about this than a "Nu-Grunge" wave…
Anyway, Devin seems to have the attitude and the songs to make an impact on the NYC scene, and he’s playing with two fantastic NYC bands (The Rassle and The So So Glos) tonight 11.26 at The Studio at Webster. If you are in town craving rock music, that’s the place to be.

Philadelphia

Reading Rainbow Guest Mix(tape) for Artist Advocacy!

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So we hate holiday music. (Is there even holiday music for Thanksgiving?) But we do love mixtapes, so we wanted to share with you a mix(tape) from Reading Rainbow to help you get through this extra long weekend. It was made for Artist Advocacy. Specials thanks to Chris Zakorchemmy for giving us a heads up and the photo provided by Tiffany Yoon! We would have posted it yesterday along with our Reading Rainbow interview (take a look here), but sometimes these e-mails don’t seem like they stop coming, and we fall behind. Check out the mix below and what Rob and Sarah had to say about it. Enjoy! – The Deli Staff
 
“Here is a mix of songs we’ve been obsessed with recently. This past year we’ve been all about the 60’s/70’s and the 90’s and that’s pretty much what everything on this list is from. These songs are a sample of what we listened to everyday on our tiny tour through the mid-west last week. Touring is an excellent time to rediscover old favorites and really get into newer downloads on your iPod.”
 

Reading Rainbow Artist Advocacy Mix by chriszak

L.A.

New finds – Eulogies and Infantree

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I had the pleasure of hitting up the Mint last week with a few friends over a recommendation of the band Eulogies. With two previous albums, they weren’t on my radar until that night, but their brand of demure indie rock was refreshing. I’ve been catching up with their catalog in time for their album release in January.

While I expected good things from Eulogies, I was truly blown away by a little known band called Infantree. The boys were instrument switching between guitar, bass, and banjo all set and I have a good feeling that one of their main influences must be the band Gomez. I’m excited to try and catch them live again, or at least get a hold of some recordings.

-Angelo Lorenzo

 

NYC

NYC Artists on the Rise: James Apollo’s new album + video

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In constant motion between NYC and his hometown in Arizona, James Apollo touched back down in New York and sang us through the past weekend with shows at The Living Room and Sycamore. James recently released a new album entitled "Till Your Feet Blee" filled with intense rootsiness. As David Lynch is the master in defining interesting and odd film-making, James Apollo is channeling that same mysterious and eclectic style into his music. From gypsy to folk to jazz, Apollo entertains and captivates. – (as posted in The Deli’s Open Blog – post your band’s entries, videos, and Mp3s here).