Jan 12, 2016
"it's for the perfect things that we cry"
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"it's for the perfect things that we cry"
my friend molly was singing this today and it was cute so I found it on youtube
April 8 Fridays on the Lawn Photos
Day One Photos at Troika Music Festival
Birds and Arrows Birds and Arrows started off the festival in Central Park Thursday night, November 4. Unfortunately, it was very cold and rainy, which might have deterred some of the listeners, but once Andrea starting singing, I completely forget about the numbness in my toes. This is the fourth time I've seen them in eight months, and I'm more and more in love with them every time I see them. She has a commanding, beautiful presence, and always dresses to impress. John, the cellist, adds a perfectly enriching texture to the married duo. My favorite part of this group, however, is the fact that Pete, drummer and husband, sings the higher harmony, and Andrea sings the base melody.
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR. Mosadi Music I had never heard of this group, but they definitely impressed me. I always enjoy bands that mix up genres, like The Beast, and this one mixed it up even better with the lead voice as a female rapper. The background instrumentalists played chill rhythms while she got the crowd hyped up with her fast-paced lyrics.
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR. Veelee I was quite excited to see these guys. This girl/guy duo definitely took me by surprise. I wasn't able to stick around for their whole set so that I could run off to see Midtown Dickens, but what I saw had me bouncing around. I loved watching a female rock out on drums, and I had me captivated with his duo guitar/piano playing.
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR. Midtown Dickens I've been a longtime fan of Midtown Dickens, but this was my first time seeing them live, and man was it worth the wait! I had already been there for five hours, but they made my night worth it. The two females have such unique voices with incredible stage presence that makes them unforgettable. They had a wide array of instruments: acoustic guitar, drums, mandolin, upright bass, banjo, clarinet, accordion, and (my favorite) hand saw. And the best part, after just about every song, they all would change instruments.
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Do Itcha Damn Self (with Friends): The July 16 Interview
Last week, the Sajhammer and I were joined by some local guests to promote the Do Itcha Damn Self show at the Pinhook last Friday night. The premise for the event entailed taking some of your favorite local musicians and allowing them to perform on stage by themselves. Vocals, instruments, and abundant creativity were needed in order to play in sync and pull everything together.
Phil Cook of Megafaun and Catherine Edgerton of Midtown Dickens were two major proponents in starting the inaugural event. We asked them various questions, such as the types of instruments they planned to use as well as the ideas that jump started Do Itcha Damn Self. Check out the full interview below: Do Itcha Damn Self
LBLB Night! July 22nd!
This week we have three awesome acts playing at Tir Na nOg: Jenna Smith, Kid Future and Midtown Dickens! Thursday nights at Tir Na nOg are always partnered with WKNC, is FREE FREE FREE and of course, 21 and up. Jenna Smith: This gorgeous singer and songwriter will be playing solo on her acoustic guitar. This woman will give you goosebumps all over! Her voice is so beautiful and soothing; not surprising since she does music therapy. Get here early to make sure you don't miss this, otherwise all of your buddies who did show up early will tell you over and over again how awesome it was and you will beat yourself up for being late all night and won't be able to enjoy the other acts. Seriously. Kid Future: If you missed their act at Slim's last Thursday (perhaps because you were at LBLB!) then no worries! Here they are this Thursday for free at the one and only Tir Na nOg. Chris Parker of Independent Weekly calls their jams, "burbling indie synth pop... reminiscent of '80s acts like New Order but more sedate and dreamy." YES! Midtown Dickens: From Durham, this band delivers folk-y bluegrass. Try your best to learn all the words. My favorite thing to do when listening to MD is to sing along. The song I started with?, "Airplane." Writer for the Independent Weekly, Brian Howe, said, "This band's long let itself f**k up. Now they've learned to allow others to f**k up, too. They don't gloss over failings and disappointments. They let them be and sing them into songs. You can sing them, too." See you on Thursday, friends!
Do Itcha Damn Self! WKNC Interview about the One-Man-Band Extravaganza Today
Take a few of your favorite local artists and stick them on stage by themselves to perform songs both familiar and original. Essentially, that's what Do Itcha Damn Self aims to accomplish. The event at the Pinhook marks Durham's inaugural one-man-band jubilee and art fair, which will feature select band members from Triangle favorites like Megafaun and Midtown Dickens. In order to promote the event a bit further, Phil Cook of Megafaun and Catherine Edgerton of Midtown Dickens will come chat with DJ Special K and DJ Sajhammer at 11 a.m. this Friday morning (July 16). If you have questions you'd like to ask our guests, be sure to tweet at us at: wknc881. Listen only on 88.1FM or streaming online.
Local Beat Mini Exclusive: Deliver Me From Nowhere
This week I sat down for yet another Local Beat Mini Exclusive as there will once again be no normally scheduled Local Beat (due to baseball programming). Rob Koegler and Jason Kutchma came in to chat about a really interesting and unique concert happening this Friday evening at the ETC Auditorium of the North Carolina School of Science and Math titled "Deliver Me From Nowhere- A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska." A collaboration of different musicians from Red Collar, Midtown Dickens, COW, Mount Moriah, and the Rosewood Bluff are coming together to play the entire album in it's entirely. The show is only $10 and all proceeds are going to benefit the Coalition to Unchain Dogs and the Southern Coalition for Social Justice. The concert begins at 9:30 p.m. though a free showing of Terrence Malick's 1973 film, Badlands, will begin at 7:30 p.m. The screening of the movie is free of charge. In this Local Beat Mini Exclusive, Jay, Rob, and I chatted about the bands playing the show, the charities, and the reason behind throwing this concert. Jay also brought in his acoustic guitar and a harmonica and played two tracks from Nebraska for us which you can listen to in the music player to the left. Take a listen to the podcast below and feel free to download the covers at the Local Beat ReverbNation page. Local Beat Mini Exclusive for Deliver Me From Nowhere