There is something about the blues and folk music that just resonates with a listener. You’ll certainly get your fill tonight when Toy Soldiers headline the FDR Summer Concert Series joined by Thom McCarthy and its organizers Dani Mari and Reverend TJ McGlinchey. You can hear hints of the Guthries (mostly Woody with some Arlo) in Reverend TJ McGlinchey’s music. Thom McCarthy’s songs offer more upbeat folk with its bursts of trumpets and guitar licks on the recordings. His tunes sound of someone who’s been to or wanting to go many places but is sometimes trapped by logistical limitations like in “Mexico.” Dani Mari plays more minor sounding tunes. There is a secret in her songs that you can speculate about. Toy Soldiers always promises a good time. They’ll bring the ruckus with their raw yet polished tunes. It will be a night of bluesy folk that won’t bum you out (especially for the price of free). FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Ave., 7pm, Free, All Ages – Maura Filoromo
Update: This show has been CANCELLED.