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Show Recap: July 8th 2015 @ THWNN - Cottontail (NC), Douglas Fur (PA), Jeff Straw, Matt Taylor, FOBKWATGDFOFRGHABR, Grrrl Cheese

Pictured: Little Corey

Matt Taylor started out the night. He’s a house regular and always a favorite. He switches between banjo and guitar, has the best whistle I’ve ever heard, and is a talented songwriter. His voice stands out as especially honed, well controlled, and expressive. You can also see Matt performing with his band Discount Tents.

Pictured: Jeff Straw

Jeff Straw's 20 year anniversary of starting piano was tonight, so naturally he brought out a piano to play. I always tell Jeff he should start a glam rock band, because he has a voice that could do perfect covers of The Darkness if he wanted. Rattling through a list of covers and I think there were some originals in there, Jeff’s set was pleasant and captivating.

Pictured: Cottontail

Cottontail was a solo performance tonight (Luke). The songs were all played acoustic and the room was buzzing with excitement. Luke has played the house before, and has been in Columbus before with his band Ramshackle Glory. Luke’s a super friendly guy and the music is well written and awesome.

Pictured: Douglas Fur

Douglas Fur took the bus from Pittsburgh to join Luke for this date. He’s a force of nature, playing banjo and belting his powerful and charactered voice. He also plays in a metal band, which is also rad.

Pictured: FOBKWATGDFOFRGHABR

FOBKWATGDFOFRGHABR is made up of Natty Bummpo and Little Corey, taking turns on lead each playing their own originals, sometimes backing the other. Corey is an amazing songwriter and always has a shitload of energy. When he sings, you not only hear but feel the words. Natty is a really talented and intelligent writer and you can hear his wit in his lyrics. He is also a talented singer and performer, you can also see him perform with his band Etc Etc Etc.

Pictured: Grrrl Cheese 

Grrrl Cheese closed out the night; Felix was well enough to perform and it was a reunited full band performance. ‘Fuck White Male Cops’ is but one of their many memorable, witty and fun yet political and revolutionary songs. Definitely check them out sometime soon.

Written by Sandeep Sehbi.

Sandeep is a Central Ohio frontman/musician/performer, writer/blogger, booker/promoter, freelance media specialist/social media guru and student at The Ohio State University.

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Show Recap: July 6th 2015 @ THWNN - Lesbian Poetry (Des Moines IO), Loaf (Chicago IL), Sleeping Aries, TTUM, Discount Tents, Grrrl Cheese, Sandeep Sehbi

Photo Credit: Sandeep Sehbi. Pictured: Matt and Danny from Discount Tents dancing to Lesbian Poetry, Katie R, Katie S, and Elliot’s right arm.

Last night Lesbian Poetry (Des Moines IO) and Loaf (Chi) came through the house. The show was ALOT of fun.

Pictured: Sleeping Aries

First up was a surprise set from Sleeping Aries. Andrew’s a regular at the house, always polite and humble. He’s got an amazing voice and played a few covers for all of us. Looking forward to his plans to form a band.

Pictured: TTUM

Next up was TTUM. TTUM’s got a great voice, a bit of hip hop sensibility and almost R&B-like control and skill with her voice. Her first time playing the house, and it was epic.

Pictured: Lesbian Poetry

After we went downstairs for an electric set by Lesbian Poetry. There’s alot to be said, Elliot’s lyrics stand out as well written and tell stories in a very chill / fun and upbeat way. Backed by drums, keys, a uke and Katie from Loaf on vocals, the sound was full and awesome. Particularly memorable was the rad dance move pulled off by members of Discount Tents during the final song of the set.

Pictured: Discount Tents

Discount Tents followed, playing what was the best set I’ve ever seen them play. A new addition of a keyboard and vocalist added new layers to the sound, complementing the core drums, bass, guitar setup. Part of what characterizes a Discount Tents set is much swapping of instruments, Zac, Matt and Danny all took turns on the bass, the drums, the guitar. Similarly with singing lead and backup.

Pictured: Loaf

Loaf was next upstairs. Katie R and Katie S knocked it out with an acoustic set, guitar and uke. Sometimes dark, and striking in their musicality, it was a very cool set.

Pictured: Grrrl Cheese

Grrrl Cheese rounded out the night with some upbeat folk-punk. Down a member due to being sick at home, sisters Gretchen and Madeleine played new arrangements of old favorites. There was much clapping, foot stomping, and howling.

Pictured: Sandeep Sehbi (from a previous show)

I played a few songs at the end too, (Sandeep Sehbi), I can’t really review myself, but I played ‘Comin’ Over’, ‘These Flies’ and ‘Packin’ My Bags’ and called it a day.

Lesbian Poetry and Loaf road out to Grrl Cheese’s place for vodka and mattresses, and I made my way to Bossy Grrls for the last of the burlesque and some rounds with friends with birthdays just around the corner.

Written by Sandeep Sehbi.

Sandeep is a Central Ohio frontman/musician/performer, writer/blogger, booker/promoter, freelance media specialist/social media guru and student at The Ohio State University.