Eric Salt & The Electric City closed out a night of great songs performed by fantastic musicians at a wonderful club. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. We’re lucky to have people like this in our town.
OldJack @ Lizard Lounge 9.19.2015
Nate Leavitt Band @ Lizard Lounge 9.19.2015
Sidewalk Driver @ Lawn On D 9.18.2015
Dear Science,
Lawn On D is a magical place. I need an easier way to get there. Please perfect teleportation. Thank you. Also, Sidewalk Driver is pretty great. My whole family loves them. Thankfully, the naughty bits from their songs went right over our boys’ heads. Is there some way to ensure that they* never grow up and understand what “Five Steps” is about? I don’t think I’m ready for that. Also, also, an invisibility cloak would be pretty rad.
Sincerely,
Johnny
*Our boys, not Sidewalk Driver.
The Rationales @ Cuisine en Locale 9.4.2015
Here are four things The Rationales had me thinking about after their recent set at Cuisine en Locale:
- Just because everyone always says it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t say it more: The Rationales have some fantastic songs.
- Dave Mirabella commenting that bandmate Chad Raleigh dressed as Han Solo AND Chewbacca was the best of the many Star Wars references in the ballroom that evening.
- The Rationales covered a Wilco song for the first time!* Picking my favorite, “I’m Always In Love,” was a wise decision.
- Speaking of decisions, sometimes bad ones are good ones. Just look at the “Drunk!” crowd-participation backing vocals encouraged on “Drunk All The Time.” Terrible decision. Wonderful outcome.
* Shocking!
Band Without Hands @ Cuisine en Locale 9.4.2015
Parlour Bells @ Cuisine en Locale 9.4.2015
If you’re a Parlour Bells fan/band-member acquaintance/stalker you’ve probably already seen more than enough pictures from the band’s performance at Cuisine en Locale all over Facebook. This post will provide you with no enjoyment. If you don’t fall into one of those categories, or if you just can’t get enough of their glamorous stuff, here are my photos…
The Static Dynamic @ Cuisine en Locale 9.4.2015
Sidewalk Driver @ The Sinclair 8.28.2015
I have taken thousands of photos of Sidewalk Driver. With any luck, there will be thousands more. I will fill hard drives with terabytes of glittery pixels in my quest to take a photo that captures the magnificence and wonder of being at a Sidewalk Driver show. It’s a goal I know I’m not likely to ever achieve. I’ve shared my failures here. Sometimes the unattainable is still worth pursuing.
Also, Tad with no pants…
