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Philadelphia metro area November Concert Preview

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Despite being on a writing hiatus these last several months, I have not left my obsession of concerts and new music.  I am very eager to share some of my recent exploits with my readers, including some albums to add to your holiday wish lists.  But before it's too late, I owe some of you a much needed Concert Preview post!

Here goes!

First up: SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION.
When Spirit Family Reunion comes to town, you won't be lost in the glitz and glamour.  In fact, you rarely see singer Nick Panken outfitted in much more than a white T-Shirt!   With or without setlist, what you do have is a pure love for the bringing their joyful noise to the fans.  What comes to mind is Revival when listening to this sextet.   Whether spiritual, traditional or folk, it's a sound that can only leave you warm inside and smiling on the outside. 

NPR Tiny Desk concert for Spirit Family Reunion

go to http://spiritfamilyreunion.com/#shows
Nov 14 Maxwell's Hoboken, NJ
Nov 15 IOTA Arlington, VA
Nov 16 Mercury Lounge New York, NY
Nov 17 Kennett Flash Kennett Square, PA 
Nov 27 The Club @ Water Street Rochester, NY
Nov 28 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Nov 29 Town Ballroom Buffalo, NY
Nov 30 T.T. The Bear's Cambridge, MA 
Dec 01 The Met Pawtucket, RI
 Dec 02 Port City Music Hall Portland, ME
Dec 04 Higher Ground South Burlington, VT
Dec 05 Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD 
 Dec 06 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH
 Dec 07 The Canopy Club Urbana, IL
 Dec 08 Schubas Chicago, IL
 Dec 11 Club Cafe Pittsburgh, PA 




Next on my list is the tiny troubadour Erin McKeown.   As she prepares to release her new album MANIFESTRA, on January 15, 2013, she swings through Philly, playing the intimate Tin Angel on November 18th!

Come out to the show or go to her site to see how you can support the new album making "here and get access to all kinds of amazing treats like house concerts, museum trips with me, handwritten lyrics and more."

In all my times seeing Erin McKeown, she has yet to disappoint.    Rather, she finds new ways to make the evenings memorable.  From her stories to skill on the guitar, she continues to amaze!
Erin McKeown: Rhode Island Is Famous For You & Melody





At the end of the month there is a Weekend tri-fecta with a Thursday-Friday-Saturday show on the radar.
Thursday & Friday are both at Johnny Brenda's.  David Wax Museum plays a few more east coast shows, before heading west to close out the year.  They are on the road supporting brand new Knock Knock Get Up!  This adventurous release brings more singles to the ever growing David Wax setlist.  The Boston Music Awards Artist of the year nominee ranges from a two piece to many; excels at keeping the crowd's attention making any show memorable! 

Tue 11/27/2012 at 8:00 PM Jack of the Wood Asheville, North Carolina
Wed 11/28/2012 at 8:00 PM the southern Charlottesville, Virginia
Thu 11/29/2012 at 8:00 PM Johnny Brenda's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fri 11/30/2012 at 8:30 PM Mercury Lounge New York, New York
Sat 12/01/2012 at 6:00 PM The Sinclair Cambridge, Massachusetts
Mon 12/03/2012 at 8:00 PM St. James Hall Vancouver, Ontario
Tue 12/04/2012 at 8:00 PM Sunset Tavern Seattle, Washington
Wed 12/05/2012 at 8:30 PM The Holocene Portland, Oregon Thu 12/06/2012 at 8:00 PM Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall Ashland, Oregon
Fri 12/07/2012 at 9:00 PM The Hotel Utah San Francisco, California
Sat 12/08/2012 at 8:00 PM McCabe's Guitar Shop Santa Monica, California 




Friday November 30th is Pearl And The Beard.  Even though I just saw them, I would totally go again.  In fact, I recommend to each & every reader to go see them as they tour with Lucious and You Won't.  This Brooklyn trio is as fun as they are talented.   Don't believe me.. head to Audiotree.tv to watch their recent session. 


1.29 WASHINGTON, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel, 8pm [ TIX ]
11.30 PHILADELPHIA, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s, 8pm [ TIX ]
12.01 BROOKLYN, NY @ The Bell House, 8:30pm [ TIX ]
12.02 PORTLAND, ME @ SPACE Gallery, 8pm [ TIX ] 
12.04 MONTREAL, QC, CA @ La Sala Rossa, 7pm [ TIX ]
12.05 S. BURLINGTON, VT @ Higher Ground, 7pm [ TIX]
12.06 NEW HAVEN, CT @ Cafe Nine, 8pm [ TIX ]
12.07 CAMBRIDGE, MA @ Middle East Downstairs, 8pm [ TIX ]
12.08 PROVIDENCE, RI @ Fete, 9:30pm [ TIX ]



Finally, to wrap up the last weekend of the month is a House Concert featuring Boston Music Awards Americana Artist of the year nominee Kingsley Flood, Monica McIntyre, and Wes Swing Sat Dec 1, 7pm :  details here: http://www.jjtiziou.net/houseconcert.

So far, I've only been able to check out Kinglsey Flood looking into other nominees of the Boston Music Awards.  I quite enjoy them, and find them to be reminiscent of local stars, The Lawsuits

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