independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Gathered together around a microphone or two, Darlingside, masters of vocal harmonies and conquerors of all things stringed, dazzled and delighted a rapt City Winery audience; currently on tour with Mexo-Americana group David Wax Museum, the busy Boston folk quartet brought "more Doug" to the Music City. Friend and new Nashvillian, Americana songstress Caitlin Canty, joined the group onstage for a... Continue Reading →
When I last spoke with indie folk ensemble Darlingside--with whom I had a philosophical post-Thanksgiving discussion about the difference between "dressing" and "stuffing"--they had just released their latest album, Birds Say, and had been on tour with the likes of Patty Griffin, King Cardinal, The Ballroom Thieves, Tall Heights, and Caitlin Canty. Since then, they have continued to... Continue Reading →
After the Quiet Hollers warmed up the crowd at Trinity United Methodist Church, alt-folk trio The Ballroom Thieves took over performance duties, the band’s first time playing in Savannah; "We're from the north so we're going to milk the whole y'all thing. How are y'all doing?” band member Devin Mauch asked the crowd, or maybe... Continue Reading →
I thought I was prepared--I had listened to the music on repeat. I had interviewed the band. I had watched video after video of their live performances on YouTube...but y'all, nothing, and I mean NOTHING, can adequately prepare you for the sonic force to be reckoned with otherwise known as David Wax Museum, live and... Continue Reading →
Not long after their recent and highly-acclaimed performance at AmericanaFest this year, Charlottesville, Virginia-based Mexo-Americana band David Wax Museum will be bringing their amazing folk sound back to the Music City this evening, with another blog favorite and modern folk maestro, Anthony D'Amato, along for support. The band's been on tour promoting their album, Guesthouse, released in October; "We've... Continue Reading →
