From time to time, there comes a need to bring fans up to speed with all
the goings on with a band. Hence the "Catching Up With...." series
here at Root Down In The Shadow
Briar Patch Video Session
During the successful XPoNential Festival put on by WXPN, World Cafe Live curated a few Pop Up sessions near the World Cafe Live and Main Street Music tents. Although they fought crowds heading to hear a rare Dr. John set on the River Stage, Levee Drivers were able to play a few songs before and after for fans walking past, up on the plaza.
Rockabilly Rumble
I was able to catch up with August John Lutz II about the Rockabilly Rumble show at World Cafe Live the Queen.
Like the Pop Up session at XPoNential Festival, this was also an
unannounced occasion and few knew that Levee Drivers were going to play.
"We played with Toy Soldiers. They had invited us to perform two Levee Drivers songs 'Tennessee Girl' and 'Poor Boys Shoes' with them as our backing band."
If you can't tell from the picture it's August on vocals and electric guitar. Kyle Perella on Lap Steel, Ben Plotnik on bass, Dom Billett on drums, Matt Kelly on lead guitar, Ron Gallo Vocals/Tambourine, and Luke Leidy on piano.
I dug deeper with August to hear his highlight of the night; "hearing some brand new Toy Soldiers tunes definitely made my night. Their new album, The Maybe Boys, is going to be great"
Was he bummed about Wanda Jackson? "Unfortunately, Wanda Jackson had to cancel, but J. Roddy did a hell of a job keeping everyone entertained and drinking. J. Roddy Walston and the Business performed two separate sets with a burlesque show smacked right in the middle.
Back in their hometown of Morrisville, PA Levee Drivers headlined the inagural Rivers Roots Music Fest! Held at at Snipes Farm, the "festival features a variety of 'roots' music styles including Blues,
Rock, Americana, Folk, and Country all with musicians performing being
recognized as writers of well-crafted songs."
Upcoming special shows?
Brandywine Folk Fest: Local crowds can expect to find the Levee Drivers
on the fortified Brandywine Folk Festival Friday line up, 8/23. The lineup already includes The Fleeting Ends, the Districts, Norwegian Arms, Roadkill Ghost Choir, and Sean Hoots Trio. Even though looking at the website, Levee Drivers aren't listed, they are confirmed!
Levee Drivers @ East Coast Recording Company on Saturday 8/24:
For this special event, Levee Drivers will be playing live session performance at the East Coast Recording studio! The best part is your ticket includes a download of the night's festivities!
FERGIE'S ON WEDNESDAY 9/04 - Ron Gallo's Last RON GALLO REVUE looks to be a blow out!
TRIUMPH BREWERY in NEW HOPE - FRIDAY 9/06 FROM 10:00PM-12:30AM
Don't miss this! According to August John Lutz II the show will feature "a few special guests".
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| Levee Drivers at XPoNential Festival for a World Cafe Live #PopUp Session |
Briar Patch Video Session
While on their recent East coast tour, Levee Drivers sat down with the folks at Briar Patch Video to record four songs, 'Off Them Tracks', 'Burbon Coated Blues', 'Waking Up in Memphis' and 'Midnight in My Hometown'. These new tracks have been making their rounds at shows this year. Keep tabs on Levee Drivers for what looks like a fall EP announcement.
World Cafe Live Pop Up Session:
During the successful XPoNential Festival put on by WXPN, World Cafe Live curated a few Pop Up sessions near the World Cafe Live and Main Street Music tents. Although they fought crowds heading to hear a rare Dr. John set on the River Stage, Levee Drivers were able to play a few songs before and after for fans walking past, up on the plaza.Rockabilly Rumble
I was able to catch up with August John Lutz II about the Rockabilly Rumble show at World Cafe Live the Queen.
Like the Pop Up session at XPoNential Festival, this was also an
unannounced occasion and few knew that Levee Drivers were going to play."We played with Toy Soldiers. They had invited us to perform two Levee Drivers songs 'Tennessee Girl' and 'Poor Boys Shoes' with them as our backing band."
If you can't tell from the picture it's August on vocals and electric guitar. Kyle Perella on Lap Steel, Ben Plotnik on bass, Dom Billett on drums, Matt Kelly on lead guitar, Ron Gallo Vocals/Tambourine, and Luke Leidy on piano.
I dug deeper with August to hear his highlight of the night; "hearing some brand new Toy Soldiers tunes definitely made my night. Their new album, The Maybe Boys, is going to be great"
Was he bummed about Wanda Jackson? "Unfortunately, Wanda Jackson had to cancel, but J. Roddy did a hell of a job keeping everyone entertained and drinking. J. Roddy Walston and the Business performed two separate sets with a burlesque show smacked right in the middle.
RIVER ROOTS MUSIC FEST:
Upcoming special shows?
Brandywine Folk Fest: Local crowds can expect to find the Levee Drivers
on the fortified Brandywine Folk Festival Friday line up, 8/23. The lineup already includes The Fleeting Ends, the Districts, Norwegian Arms, Roadkill Ghost Choir, and Sean Hoots Trio. Even though looking at the website, Levee Drivers aren't listed, they are confirmed!
Levee Drivers @ East Coast Recording Company on Saturday 8/24:For this special event, Levee Drivers will be playing live session performance at the East Coast Recording studio! The best part is your ticket includes a download of the night's festivities!
FERGIE'S ON WEDNESDAY 9/04 - Ron Gallo's Last RON GALLO REVUE looks to be a blow out!
TRIUMPH BREWERY in NEW HOPE - FRIDAY 9/06 FROM 10:00PM-12:30AM
Don't miss this! According to August John Lutz II the show will feature "a few special guests".
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