Root Down in the Shadow

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...

This week's edition highlights some free music I've picked up along the way. I apologize for not writing anything for in weeks, I figured December should be the time of year when the music industry slows down.  Yeah right.  There might not be as much touring and shows, but there is a huge push of publicity.  End of the year lists, sales, holiday songs galore, more sales, setting up tours for next year, holiday shows, and even more sales!  Besides sitting back and enjoying the family, I found my self in a music induced tizzy listening to oodles of new music obtained over the holiday and reading list after year end list. With all that said, I have been on complete overload lately.  I finally finished a review from early December's show with Jocie Adams & Co, opening for the Barr Brothers.  I've started plotting out shows to see for next year.  I've been laying the ground work for some interviews.  HOLIDAY MUSIC?  WHAT ABOUT ANTI-HO...

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 ba...