Saying goodbye to TT’s was made just a little bit easier by getting to hear the sweet sounds of Spirit Kid again.
Spirit Kid @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 7.19.2015
The Sterns @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 7.19.2015
A high energy reunion set from The Sterns kept the TT’s Farewell Blowout hopping along in style.
The Luxury @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 7.19.2015
And so begins my long, slow goodbye to T.T. The Bear’s Place, with The Luxury on the first night of the club’s final week…
The Daily Pravda – “Take It” (2015)
The Daily Pravda
“Take It”
2015
The Daily Pravda played their first show 10 years ago last week. To celebrate this milestone, they’ve given me the opportunity to premiere their new single! I don’t know what I did to deserve this, but I’m pretty darn happy about it.
The Daily Pravda have always worn their influences on their collective sleeve. When you so expertly weave an elaborate musical tapestry from the best material, why not show off a little? Show off they do. “Take It” is downright majestic. The hint of tremolo. The slide guitar. The melodic bass and locked-in drums. All spot on. That’s just the intro. The verses build with a “Kashmir”-like haunting. The tension is palpable before flooding the chorus with saturated chords and a triumphant melody. Knowing there’s going to be a big payoff doesn’t make the outcome any less rewarding. It’s glorious, ready to take on all late night singalongs. The Daily Pravda have put out a bunch of great singles recently. This may be their best. The future is not boring.
Where to get it:
Airport @ Lizard Lounge 7.17.2015
Airport. One of my desert island bands. I could watch these guys play all night, but I’ll settle for a closing set at The Lizard.
Eddie Japan @ Lizard Lounge 7.17.2015
Here’s the wonderful Eddie Japan laying down a set of their sophisticated pop as part of a great bill with Airport, Soft Pyramids and Eric Salt at The Lizard.
Soft Pyramids @ Lizard Lounge 7.17.2015
When Soft Pyramids get into their laid back groove, it’s one sweet ride.
Eric Salt @ Lizard Lounge 7.17.2015
A last minute addition to an already stacked bill, Eric Salt played a few songs that sounded great on a hot summer night.
M.G. Lederman @ Great Scott 7.11.2015
A night at Great Scott to benefit Erin & Rob’s medical emergency fund closed out with the haunting, moody, heavy-hearted sound of M.G. Lederman.
Scott Janovitz @ Great Scott 7.11.2015
Scott Janovitz is one of my favorite songwriters in town. With The Russians, The Great Bandini, Dragstrip Courage or solo, the guy is a should-be hit machine. His set in support of Erin & Rob’s medical emergency fund, featuring Matt Burwell on drums, was a mix of promising new tunes and some Bandini favorites. I’m happy.
