Aye Aye Captain Gibbard!
Sunday
Califone have just released a creepy little album called All my Friends are Funeral Singers. I only say that it’s creepy because of the trailer that they have for the album on their website, but how can you think of folk music as frightening? I guess when it is about dead people and psychics fright could be something to think about. Either way, these folk all-stars will be playing at the Rock and Roll Hotel this Sunday for only $12.
Tuesday
Ben Gibbard has a habit of doing some pretty amazing side projects, namely The Postal Service who I still listen to despite having left high school a few years ago. Now he’s done it again with Jay Farrar putting together the soundtrack for a film about Kerouac that should be coming out sometime soon. Jay Farrar, known for his role in Uncle Tupelo and doing other interesting alternative country things adds a great flair to the already hyped brilliance of Gibbard. They’ll be performing together this Tuesday at the 9:30 Club for $28.
Wednesday
Pinback are some of the most relaxed dudes in the industry. I’m not speaking personally of course, I’ve never really gotten the chance to hang out with them myself; but if their simple musical structure amounts to anything it would be relaxation. The simple drum beats layered by a not so distinct guitar and bass section, Pinback makes some simple music that you can’t help but get into. They’ll be playing at the Black Cat this Wednesday for $15 with special guests Obits: a relatively new band featuring members of Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, and Edsel.
Thursday
The Black Heart Procession have just released their new album 6. It’s dark. They’re actually pretty creepy, and their band name comes off as really emotional, but in reality they bring together some really cool sounds into one package. They set forth the imagery of a band like Blonde Redhead who deals a lot with unique sounding, yet simple music, but these guys are one of a kind. Check them out at the Black Cat this Thursday for $13 advance or $15 at the door.
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it’s Uncle Tupelo
T-U-P-E-L-O
not Tolepo
only one of the most influential and groundbreaking bands of the last 20 years, and you’re not even close
why don’t you take a break from blonde redhead records and check out “Still Feel Gone”
and check spellings before posting
okay, thanks.