The Gourds Melt The Face Off NYC
The Boys really tore it up this week in NYC. The place was packed, the band was stoked, they got down and dirty. The band broke out some deep tracks, rolling through “Pickles” and “Honduras”. I was not disappointed. The Gourds continue their east coast run at Johnny D’s outside of Boston last night and head on up to Charleston, RI for the Rhythm and Roots Fest this weekend.
The Gourds
Mercury Lounge, NYC
8/29/12
Setlist:
1. Everybody’s Missing the Sun (Nils Lofgren)
2. Pickles
3. Tomb of Nefertari >
4. Lament
5. Pine Island Bayou
6. Illegal Oyster
7. Cracklins
8. Jenny Brown > I Can’t Stand It (Lou Reed)
9. Your Benefit
10. Blankets
11. Eyes of A Child
12. Honduras
13. All The Labor
14. Haunted
15. Drop What I’m Doing
16. Two Sparrows
17. All In The Pack > Sheena Is A Punk Rocker (The Ramones) > All In The Pack
18. Lower 48
Encore
19. Mr. Betty
20. Pill Bug Blues
21. Caldonia
22. Werewolves of London (Warren Zevon)
23. Ants On The Melon
24. Maria
25. Michoacan (Doug Sahm)
26. Take Me Back To Tulsa (w/ Patrick Sweany rockin guitar)
27. Waxy’s Dargle
Dawes setlist: Appel Farm Music Festival 6.2.12
In case anyone was wondering, “What was Dawes’ setlist from the Appel Farm Fest 2012?”…..
Philly Folk Fest Lineup Announced
Hot off the press! The Philadelphia Folk Song Society hosted its annual Folk Fest announcement at Johnny Brenda’s this past Tuesday. With welcome anticipation they did not disappoint as they hashed out this years blockbusters. Check out the stellar initial lineup:
Little Feat – John Hiatt and the Combo – Steve Earle and The Dukes -Lucinda Williams – Mary Chapin Carpenter – Wanda Jackson – The Secret Sisters – City & Colour – Voices of the Wetlands – The Holmes Brothers – Strand of Oaks – The Wooden Sky – Mary Gauthier – Mike Cross – Comas – Paul Thorn – Tracy Grammer – Red Clay Ramblers – Debo Band – Arborea – Chris Bathgate – Brother Sun (feat. Pat Wictor, Joe Jencks and Greg Greenway) – Lori McKenna – Mark Erelli – Roosevelt Dime – Pokey LaFarge – The Gypsy Hombres – Chris Kasper – Griz – Spuyten Duyvil – Zach Stock – The Great Groove Band
Pretty sweet so far. Can’t wait to see Lucinda take the stage with her dear friend Wanda Jackson. You know it will happen.
Summer Festivals On The Radar
XPoNential Music Festival will feature Wilco, The Avett Brothers, and Dr. Dog. Official lineup released May 1st.
Friday, August 31 thru Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Ninigret Park, Charlestown, RI
Host Band: The Pine Leaf Boys featuring David Bromberg Big Band • Carolina Chocolate Drops – The Duhks • Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys – Donna the Buffalo • Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie – The Gourds • Blackie & The Road Kings – Roddie Romero & The Hub City All Stars – Johnny Nicholas & Hellbent • Sarah and The Tall Boys – Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp • Golden Triangle – Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew
Michael Kiwanuka: Home Again
The 24-year old Londoner is poised for success. His new album, Home Again, seems familiar and comforting while still inevitably unexpected. Holding to the retro soul tip, Kiwanuka’s voice really captivates. Dude is ready to pop. He’s about to drop some greatness at SXSW this Saturday. We are all expecting big things from this young man. Hope he can handle the hype.
Thanks to the Guardian UK for streaming Home Again.
Stream the entire album HERE