Root Down in the Shadow

Just two months ago, I watched my first full concert with the David Wax Museum at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa.   David mentioned they were coming back a few weeks later @Johnny Brenda's.   Once I got home and looked at the calendar, I was disappointed to find out that I was booked solid that weekend, with Blind Pilot @ Union Transfer the night before.  But before I could RSVP no, I noticed another upcoming Philly area show in Titusville, NJ. As the date crept closer, I was getting quite skeptical.  Only 5 folks RSVP'd for the show, including myself and 3 members of the bands.  I was worried that this would be a sparse crowd and at a Unitarian Universalist church that happened to also have concerts, who knew if it would be any good?!  Lastly, the Longwood Gardens show was so beautifully set, how could anything compare? FRANK JACOBS PHOTOGRAPHY I was incredibly wrong, the Concerts at the Crossing series at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Cro

Head Like a Kite, Saint Motel & Fitz and the Tantrums are this weeks offerings for the FREE MUSIC of the Week D AYDREAM VACATION ... In late 2010, Head Like a Kit e released Dreams Suspend Night , including the hit 'Director's Cut' and 'Let's Start It All Again (featuring Asya Smoosh )! The fellas from Head Like a Kite are back again with another collaboration with Asya Smoosh for the hip dance party track 'The Girl Don't Sleep'. To get your free download, 'At Least I Have Nothing' by Saint Motel!  Try this link.   Saint Motel came onto the scene in 2009 with the band's debut EP ForPlay including the super fun 'Butch' FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS - 'Don't Gotta Work It Out'.   After releas

Burlesque performers Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey and bands Pearl and the Beard, Erin McKeown, and Bobby are this weeks performers of merit on the Concert Preview! 2nd ANNUAL BALTIMORE BEAUTY PAGEANT 11-26  BALTIMORE  Tonight!!!  In just a wee bit, I'll be heading down to Baltimore for the best burlesque available.  Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey are amongst a star studded revue!  Not only do you get to see the best parts of this incredibly fit duo, but they are tremendously talented.  Their performances are just over the top amazing, ranging from witty shtick to trapeze work! If this isn't enough warning, head over to Trixie Little's Fortress of Cutitude for info on upcoming shows, including the TRIXIE & MONKEY'S 6th ANNUAL HOLIDAY SPECTAC-U-THON Pearl and the Beard  @ World Cafe Live - Wilmington, DE  December 3rd, 2011.   Keep checking back to the blog as I finalize an interview with the band and a review of last week'