On his brand new LP, "Exile," Brad Cole moves toward an alt-country sound, opening up his versatility as a songwriter as well as his compassion for the human condition. The album features a solid crew of guest musicians, including Rocco Labriola (of Americana upstarts Van Ghost) on pedal steel. Brad Cole hosts and performs at "Acoustic Circus" at Elbo Room on Saturday, July 19. Other artists scheduled to appear include Dean Milano and T-Bird Magera.