There is always something happening in summer. It is a time of infinite choices and less rigid structures, which can become overwhelming. Ghost Light’s songs convey that feeling of freeness, but also the sadness of not knowing what to do with that time. What started out as a solo project of Barrett Lindgren has evolved into a full band currently on the Single Girl Married Girl label. His rich voice sings of angst that he feels but has accepted with lines like “even though you are a rich kid with the poorest excuse for problems, I really thought you needed me to solve them.” Don’t let that bum you out. Ghost Light is a joyful depression, a welcomed sadness. The band will be opening tonight at Johnny Brenda’s for Saddle Creek Records’ Mynabirds, the electronic bluesy music of Laura Burhenn that is filled with primitive beats. Also on the bill is Sean Bones who shares some of the summer vibes, but with a more dazed out feeling and tinted with the sounds of surf and reggae. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Maura Filoromo
