Showing posts with label minimalist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label minimalist. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

folk's not dead

Sunday night at The Space, you can catch some fantastic new folk singers:

Trumbull's Katie Wilson plays a range of folk tunes that draw inspiration from bluegrass, folk, pop and blues. She plays fiddle, guitar and mandolin and sings with a style reminiscent of old bluegrass albums. She plays in a ton of local bands, from funk/blues band MamaSutra, reggae band I anbassa, to bluegrass band The Shinerunners. She just released an album in September with a lot of local musicians, which is out on local bluegrass label Prime Numbers Recording.

Josh A. is working on a new EP that is really promising. Josh used to be in Hi-Planes Drifter, though his solo tunes sound completely different, and I have to say, I'm completely psyched about his new music. The new songs are sort of an atmospheric minimalist foray into folk music, but they're much more complex than the average folk tune. I'm pretty excited to hear the new EP when it comes to fruition. Check out "The Foe" below to hear a sample:

<a href="http://josha.bandcamp.com/album/josh-a">The Foe by Josh A.</a>

If you read this site regularly, Jesse Tobias should be no stranger to you. He plays relaxing tunes that range from whisper quiet to almost boisterous. He's got a great voice and puts on a great live show, so you shouldn't miss him. He played the CT Indie house show last fall, which you can download in case you missed it.

The Space - Jan 31st
7:00, $10

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Mckenzie + Slam Donahue + New Years Revolution + 2 Ton Bug @ lil tommu js - December 22



I thought I knew all the best venues around my area. Lil Tommy Jay pretty much turned me into a chump. All their shows this month have been stacked full of great bands and when you think they can't get better he throws a show like this. This is the sickest lineup I've seen in a while. No slack in the mack, no skimp in the pimp.



Little Tommy Jays home for lost boy's
20 Shelley st
Waterbury,CT

McKenzie

Slam Donahue
New Years Revolution
2 Ton Bug
Time: 6:00pm
Cost:Donate

Friday, December 18, 2009

Atrina + Wry + Kimono Draggin @ Rudy's - December 19



You're done with finals, you should reward yourself with this show. I don't know much about Wry but Atrina and Kimono Draggin alone should warrant going. Two of the hardest working bands in CT + a newcomer for $3, why would anyone miss it?




Rudy's - December 19
Atrina
Wry
Kimono Draggin'
Cost: $3
Time: 9:00pm