Root Down in the Shadow

This Saturday, West Chester natives Vatic play a hometown show at   The Note !  It's been a few months since they've played Chester County, this time they join The Hyde and 9 Crown Monarch . I saw the Alt-Metal, Hard Rockers, Vatic a few weeks back at The North Star bar in Philly, and in spite of the late night slot, they completely blew the remaining work night crowd away!!!  I had been impressed by their high level production on their album tracks, but they easily replicated the sound live. My advice, get a spot up front on the left.  Watching Andy Smith on the guitar can be dizzying.  Also, expect songs from their 2009 release machines of hate and grace, some new songs including the recently released on iTunes 'Meat Grenade', and a few deep-cut covers! Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:30 pm $8.00 - $10.00 Other shows this weekend: Friday 1/31:  At the Burlap and Bean in Newtown Square, PA; Sera Cahoone (wth Kelli Scarr) ...

IAMDYNAMITE "Stereo" from SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC This Detroit duo released their debut album this spring, and has been leaving their mark across the country ever sense. Just check your local alt radio station website, and chances are there is a studio session. Just don't miss them when they come through town . FREE SONG ALERT Yukon Blonde – Stairway Found via CMJ FreePlay:March 2012 and previously posted as a Free Track These United States – Dead & gone Looking at the Boston scene, I stumbled onto Music Savage and it's killer mixtapes I found These United States on the April '12 mix. Although the album released in '11, it kicked butt in '12!!! Diamond Rugs – Tell Me Why via American Songwriter's MUSE JULY SAMPLER Rivaling only Jack White , Dan Auerbach (Black Keys, Grace Potter, Dr. John), or Steve Moore ( of Zombi, Titan, Miracle. a/k/a Lovelock, Gianni Rossi.) for amount of projects, Deer Tick' s John McCauley ...

1. Spirit Family Reunion - "Green Rocky Road" Traditional Sandwiched in the middle of their incredible 2012 release No Separation , this traditional has become owned by the Brooklyn sextet. Green Rocky Road has been played in the past by such folk stars such as Arlo Guthrie or Elizabeth Mitchell, but none has taken the song on with such a life! Mat Davidson on fiddle & Maggie Carlson on banjo have absorbed every note and tone of the song and bring it alive. Just watch the video once(Skip ahead to 4:05), and you will be hard pressed to not want to watch and hear more from this band. On this short 3 song set, you get a great glimpse into this jovial and upbeat band. Spirit Family Reunion - "Green Rocky Road" Tiny Desk Concert If you have the opportunity, go see this band live !  Pittsburgh that means YOU. Spirit Family Reunion is coming to Club Cafe on December 11th! Previously Featured:  Concert Review April 2012 or Concert Review October 2011 ...