On a Deli-organized June show at Williamsburg’s Cameo, a club on North 6th Street, local band AVAN LAVA sent the crowd into an absolute frenzy when they launched into their summer 2012 anthem, “It’s Never Over.” Formed by Fischerspooner multi-instrumentalists Michael “Le Chev” Cheever and Ian Pai, with new heart-throb singer Tom “TC” Hennes, AVAN LAVA blasted purple lasers and confetti over the audience, whilst on-stage dancers shimmied and shook in celebration of the band’s unabashed upbeat electro-pop. Mixing Prince with Rick Astley and Wham!, things never veer into irony, rather the entire affair feels both arty and jubilant in a way not often experienced in a live setting. – Brian Chidester
Philadelphia
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Enter The Deli & Weathervane Music’s Ticket Giveaway for the Shaking Through Benefit/Premiere Show w/Twin Sister, Ava Luna, Steven A. Clark & Many More at Johnny Brenda’s This Saturday!
Our friends at Weathervane Music have a rad show this Saturday at Johnny Brenda’s that will double as a benefit show for Shaking Through and the kick-off to the 4th season of the critically-acclaimed video documentary series. Weathervane will be premiering their latest episode (which will be released online on January 23) that was curated by Secretly Canadian’s Chris Swanson and features a new Shaking Through song from Steven A. Clark who was accompanied in the studio by The War on Drugs’ Dave Hartley and Robbie Bennett, Ava Luna’s Felicia Douglass and Becca Kauffman, and Man Man’s Chris Powell. “Steven had never played with a live band before… so we put one together for him. He loved the experience and now wants to do more recording with a band.” There will be a performance by Clark, and you should expect special guest appearances by members of Dr. Dog, Man Man, The War on Drugs and Purling Hiss along with sets from Shaking Through alums Twin Sister and Ava Luna with DJ Bearbait (a.k.a. Pattern is Movement’s Chris Ward) spinning some smooth tunes throughout the night. Yeah, you don’t want to miss this one, and you really don’t have to because we’ll be giving away a pair of tickets so that you can be part of all the fun! Just send us an email at thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line “Shaking Through Benefits All of Us” and your cell phone number (only to be used in case of an emergency) for a chance to win. And we also enjoy personal messages too if you are looking for a way to tip the scale in your favor. Good Luck!
Philadelphia
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Modern Baseball Return From Tour at The Barbary Jan. 7
Modern Baseball recently returned from tour in support of last year’s charming and underrated release Sports, which is the band’s first full-length album and is available via Philly’s own Lame-O Records. The local four-piece wades in the confessional waters of Midwest emo, whilst swimming in the pool of pop-punk. You can welcome them home this evening at The Barbary where they’ll be sharing the bill with out-of-towners Pity Sex (Run For Cover Records) and Waxahatchee (Don Giovanni Records). There will also be addition local support from Cayetano and Secret Plot to Destroy The Entire Universe (Kat Kat Records), who will be kicking off their tour. The Barbary, 951 N. Frankford Ave., 6pm, $8, All Ages (Ashley Catharine Smith) – H.M. Kauffman
Portland
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The Doubleclicks Depart on West Coast Tour
As The Doubleclicks, Portland based sisters Aubrey and Angela Webber pick up a cello and ukelele and sing ballads that cover a range of geek culture. They cover grammar, video games, trekkies, and even PDX pirates. There is also meeting boys at con, the worst superpowers ever, and a velociraptor with self-esteem issues. The track "Imposter", on Song Fu is a response to a song writing challenge in which the girls created a story about a sad robot lost in space. What could be a more fitting way to share their EP, Chainmail and Cello, than to play a tour of shows inside West Coast comic shops? Tonight they play for a nerd herd at our own comic headquarters, Things From Another World. D20! – Brandy Crowe
New England
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Butcher Boy: Folk and post-rock meet and like each other
Butcher Boy’s music sounds like where it’s from: Maine. Big, post-rock soundscapes combine with banjoes and vocals that sometimes reside way up in singer Pete Swegart’s sinuses. The twangy guitar, when you apply a slide to it and stretch out the note, creates the type of long-form texture we might get from a band like Sigur Ros—another group from a snowy, beautiful, and vast landscape. Maine’s country/folk music meets a reverbed description of Maine’s backwoods and dirt roads.
Check out their brand new album, Shoreless Seas, released December 21st. – Geoff Noble
Philadelphia
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Conversation with Enemies Opening for Hospitality at JB’s Jan. 6
Is it possible to have a meaningful musical discourse, while still maintaining an air of lightness? Conversations with Enemies answer the call with a resounding affirmation. While Josh Craft’s distinct conversational vocal style is a common thread that binds one song to the next; the band as a whole combines forces to deliver a complete and succinct final product. Vocals that naturally unite into fortified sonic agreement. A bass and drum pairing that pushes for progress while still locking in stability and guitar that plays close to the vest with a jaded edge – all this with horns punctuating the plot lines. Conversations with Enemies will open for Brooklyn-based pop-outs and Merge Records signees Hospitality, who place Amber Papini’s soft yet authoritative vocals amid a vast upbeat musical environment. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Michael Colavita
Philadelphia
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The Extraordinaires Staying Focused at KFN Jan. 5
Some may qualify the zany musical productions of the Jay Purdy-led Extraordinaires as quirky; however, sometimes creativity doesn’t mold itself into a common shape. Rather than attempting to forcefully place The Extraordinaires into the confines of genre, Purdy and crew focus their creative energies into developing music which is hinged on sound fundamentals – interesting narrative-driven lyrics matted on tight instrumental backdrops. These musical snapshots may change their focus at unexpected times, but the quality remains spot on. Join them tonight at KFN with the soulfully funky twang of You Do You, the punk-rock specialties of Business Model featuring Peter Helmis (of the recently departed Algernon Cadwallader), and electronic outfit Math the Band. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 7:30pm, $8, 21+ – Michael Colavita
NYC
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Beautiful Bodies Selected To Play Vans Warped Tour
(Photo by Todd Zimmer)
High-energy Kansas City rockers Beautiful Bodies have just been selected to join the Vans Warped Tour this summer (which will also feature KC’s Mac Lethal) after playing an Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands at the Hollywood House of Blues this evening. The band was one of four finalists chosen from a pool of 32,000 artists. Congratulations to them as they tour across the US this summer!
If you’re curious, the tour will hit Kansas City on July 23. Tickets are available at the link here.
–Michelle Bacon
NYC
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Show announcement: Sangha Studios Showcase at recordBar, 1.5.13
Tonight, local production company Sangha Studios will hold its own music showcase at recordBar. The show kicks off at 7 pm with a special dinner performance by Stacked!. At 9 pm, performances will begin from A Thousand Dreadful Things, followed by Run With It, and Claire and the Crowded Stage. All three bands will be releasing EPs at the show.
A Thousand Dreadful Things is a seven-piece band born out of the musical performance of Titus Andronicus last summer at The Living Room. Composer Eryn Bates and the band sets Shakespearean language to lush, theatrical tunes. The group will release its debut self-titled EP at the show.
Run With It is also releasing a debut self-titled EP. This energetic party rock four-piece has a groovy, crisp blues sound while incorporating R&B and soul into its repertoire.
Claire Adams and eight multi-talented musicians make up the collective Claire and the Crowded Stage. Adam’s smooth voice weaves in and out of a unique brand of quirky, intricate music. The group will be releasing its second EP, Technicolor.
The show will be hosted by The Deli KC’s editor Michelle Bacon. Sangha Studios is committed to help showcase local bands through reasonably-priced recording options, as well as music lessons and for-rent rehearsal spaces. The Deli KC and Midwest Music Foundation strive to help musicians further their craft through several different methods, and we’re happy to work with other local groups—like Sangha—with these same goals in mind.
Tickets are $7 at the door or can be purchased at the link here.
Chicago
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Deli Chicago Top 10 Tracks of The Year (#1)
This Is Cinema "Mädchen" from Cycles which was released by Whistler Records in August of 2012.
Portland
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The Hugs Play a Free Show at Rontoms 1.6
Rontoms might be the fanciest garage a band could possibly play in, which is fitting because one of the most popular garage pop-rock bands in Portland, The Hugs, will be playing their weekly free show this Sunday. The Hugs have been around since 2007 and have gained popularity and high praise since. Their sound is grounded in early century garage sound but adds very clean vocals and specific spacy guitar effects to bring their music to the forefront of today’s scene. They bring a ton of energy and mix it with psychedelic undertones to keep the listener interested and in a good mood. Add in a steady rhythm section and you’ve got the perfect formula for great beer drinking music. – Colin Hudson
NYC
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Interview with Thaylobleu: DC Deli’s Band of the Month (January)
DC alt. rockers Thaylobleu have a deep seeded history in the DC music scene with vocals/guitarist frontman Terence Nicholson perfomring in prior hip hop and reggae acts decades past. And recently, his latest conglomerate comprised of Jay Nichols (drums,) Ezra Greer (bass,) DP (guitar,) Bill Vaughn (bass,) and Ayce International (tables,) skyrockected our poll to be claimed Band of the Month. We got a hold of Terence to find out more about them, and here he fills us in on performing at Ras Hall, 18 years of gigging, and the power of the color Phthalocyanine Blue. Now onto the interview…