So I attended the Gracious Calamity show last night at Weirder Park General Store (by the 6 corners in Wicker Park, Chicago) and it was a fantastic acoustic show. Gracious Calamity really knocked the walls off the place with their intricate guitar and ukulele work as well as their insanely tight vocal harmonies. However, I really do have to mention a few other performers from last night who totally deserve recognition and are really putting Boston, MA back on the musical map (I'm ashamed of Aerosmith and I'm giving Passion Pit a second chance).
Tiny Tornadoes, I guess, have reunited after a few years hiatus to go on tour and if you check out their Myspace page, the first sentence is literally "Come join Tiny Tornadoes for sing-along campfire fun". And that is literally what you get. A set filled with harmonies, an incomplete-but-never-feels-incomplete drum set, a saxaphone, 2 guitars, and shakers and movers. Their set was a highlight. If you're form Boston, you might remember Shira E. from The Popsicles (Kate and Kit from Gracious Calamity were also members) and the writer of one of my favorite songs ever (Run For Your Money). I'm glad to hear her back in action with Shai, Gabe, and Mickey. It was an awesome set.
The other highlight of the night was another Boston based band called Christians & Lions. Really, if you have a banjo in your band, I'm pretty much into it before you've started playing. Their music was hymn like at points, with flourishing touches of electric guitar and organ. It really was pretty to listen to and almost put me to sleep (in a good way. I def have found a new bedtime record to listen to).
There were other bands playing that I was sort of spaced out through, but you know me, it takes me a couple months to get into things, so I'm not writing anyone off at all (I'm really slow when it comes to music as well as writing my own). I was just super tired and super stoned and super drunk last night and frankly, my bed was calling out for me. But I will definately be taking a trip back to Weirder Park for upcoming shows.
Go here to listen to Tiny Tornadoes
You can download Christians & Lions' records at their website
Visit the Whitehaus Family Record website as well
Weirder Park General Store
O my aches and pains
O my aches and pains
So I attended the Gracious Calamity show last night at Weirder Park General Store (by the 6 corners in Wicker Park, Chicago) and it was a fantastic acoustic show. Gracious Calamity really knocked the walls off the place with their intricate guitar and ukulele work as well as their insanely tight vocal harmonies. However, I really do have to mention a few other performers from last night who totally deserve recognition and are really putting Boston, MA back on the musical map (I'm ashamed of Aerosmith and I'm giving Passion Pit a second chance).
Tiny Tornadoes, I guess, have reunited after a few years hiatus to go on tour and if you check out their Myspace page, the first sentence is literally "Come join Tiny Tornadoes for sing-along campfire fun". And that is literally what you get. A set filled with harmonies, an incomplete-but-never-feels-incomplete drum set, a saxaphone, 2 guitars, and shakers and movers. Their set was a highlight. If you're form Boston, you might remember Shira E. from The Popsicles (Kate and Kit from Gracious Calamity were also members) and the writer of one of my favorite songs ever (Run For Your Money). I'm glad to hear her back in action with Shai, Gabe, and Mickey. It was an awesome set.
The other highlight of the night was another Boston based band called Christians & Lions. Really, if you have a banjo in your band, I'm pretty much into it before you've started playing. Their music was hymn like at points, with flourishing touches of electric guitar and organ. It really was pretty to listen to and almost put me to sleep (in a good way. I def have found a new bedtime record to listen to).
There were other bands playing that I was sort of spaced out through, but you know me, it takes me a couple months to get into things, so I'm not writing anyone off at all (I'm really slow when it comes to music as well as writing my own). I was just super tired and super stoned and super drunk last night and frankly, my bed was calling out for me. But I will definately be taking a trip back to Weirder Park for upcoming shows.
Go here to listen to Tiny Tornadoes
You can download Christians & Lions' records at their website
Visit the Whitehaus Family Record website as well
Weirder Park General Store
O my aches and pains
So I attended the Gracious Calamity show last night at Weirder Park General Store (by the 6 corners in Wicker Park, Chicago) and it was a fantastic acoustic show. Gracious Calamity really knocked the walls off the place with their intricate guitar and ukulele work as well as their insanely tight vocal harmonies. However, I really do have to mention a few other performers from last night who totally deserve recognition and are really putting Boston, MA back on the musical map (I'm ashamed of Aerosmith and I'm giving Passion Pit a second chance).
Tiny Tornadoes, I guess, have reunited after a few years hiatus to go on tour and if you check out their Myspace page, the first sentence is literally "Come join Tiny Tornadoes for sing-along campfire fun". And that is literally what you get. A set filled with harmonies, an incomplete-but-never-feels-incomplete drum set, a saxaphone, 2 guitars, and shakers and movers. Their set was a highlight. If you're form Boston, you might remember Shira E. from The Popsicles (Kate and Kit from Gracious Calamity were also members) and the writer of one of my favorite songs ever (Run For Your Money). I'm glad to hear her back in action with Shai, Gabe, and Mickey. It was an awesome set.
The other highlight of the night was another Boston based band called Christians & Lions. Really, if you have a banjo in your band, I'm pretty much into it before you've started playing. Their music was hymn like at points, with flourishing touches of electric guitar and organ. It really was pretty to listen to and almost put me to sleep (in a good way. I def have found a new bedtime record to listen to).
There were other bands playing that I was sort of spaced out through, but you know me, it takes me a couple months to get into things, so I'm not writing anyone off at all (I'm really slow when it comes to music as well as writing my own). I was just super tired and super stoned and super drunk last night and frankly, my bed was calling out for me. But I will definately be taking a trip back to Weirder Park for upcoming shows.
Go here to listen to Tiny Tornadoes
You can download Christians & Lions' records at their website
Visit the Whitehaus Family Record website as well
Weirder Park General Store
Buildings stretch away from the earth
Kate Lee is a talented singer-songwriter, playing numerous instruments for numerous Boston based bands. Her first band Kate Lee & The Opposites Attract released an album through The Whitehaus Family. Kate and I had been hanging out, wanting to make music, but lacking a name or instruments. Actually, I think she had instruments, I had a crappy Roland 8 (YES 8) keyboard and had been making bedroom tapes for a while then. I remember earlier that day watching Paula Abdul on YouTube and saying "Hey, you should call yourself Kate Lee & The Opposites Attract" and that is how they were born. Though inactive for some time now, Kate has emerged in a slew of new bands, namely The Points North and Gracious Calamity, who will be doing a summer tour across the U.S. In August, they will be gracing Chicago with their presence at Weirder Park in Wicker Park (whoever can explain as to where the hell that is, it would be appreciated). I'm pretty excited to see my friend as well as her band, as it's been years since I last saw her. Here are some mp3s of her work.
Kate Lee & The Opposites Attract - O My Aches and Pains
Gracious Calamity - Song That Grows Like A Vine
Here is their tour itinerary:
7/24 Jamaica Plain, MA @ The Whitehaus - Tour Kickoff Show!
7/25 Belfast, ME @ Roots & Tendrils
7/26 Northampton, MA @ Beautiful Loft (245 Main St Apt.303)
7/27 HELP BOOK en route to Baltimore! BROOKLYN?
7/28 House Show ~ Baltimore, MD
7/29 HELP BOOK en route to Georgia!
7/30 HELP BOOK en route to Georgia!
7/31 Athens, Georgia @ Flicker Bar w/ Owlbear, Green Gerry
8/1 Nashville, TN @ Open Lot w/ Buffalo Clover
8/2 St. Louis, MO @ Cranky Yellow w/ Sleepy Kitty
8/3 Ames, IA @ Ames Progressive Office w/ MEAH!
8/4 Minneapolis, MN @ 501 Club w/ homer and adny jamzz kobilky
8/5 HELP BOOK en route to Chicago! (ideas??????)
8/6 Chicago, IL @ Weirder Park w/ Christians & Lions, Shaina Hoffman, David Bird Names
8/7 Pittsburgh, PA @ the Moonlighters House
8/8 Boiling Springs, PA @ Josh and Tara's Trailer
Visit The Whitehaus Family Records website.
Buildings stretch away from the earth
Kate Lee is a talented singer-songwriter, playing numerous instruments for numerous Boston based bands. Her first band Kate Lee & The Opposites Attract released an album through The Whitehaus Family. Kate and I had been hanging out, wanting to make music, but lacking a name or instruments. Actually, I think she had instruments, I had a crappy Roland 8 (YES 8) keyboard and had been making bedroom tapes for a while then. I remember earlier that day watching Paula Abdul on YouTube and saying "Hey, you should call yourself Kate Lee & The Opposites Attract" and that is how they were born. Though inactive for some time now, Kate has emerged in a slew of new bands, namely The Points North and Gracious Calamity, who will be doing a summer tour across the U.S. In August, they will be gracing Chicago with their presence at Weirder Park in Wicker Park (whoever can explain as to where the hell that is, it would be appreciated). I'm pretty excited to see my friend as well as her band, as it's been years since I last saw her. Here are some mp3s of her work.
Kate Lee & The Opposites Attract - O My Aches and Pains
Gracious Calamity - Song That Grows Like A Vine
Here is their tour itinerary:
7/24 Jamaica Plain, MA @ The Whitehaus - Tour Kickoff Show!
7/25 Belfast, ME @ Roots & Tendrils
7/26 Northampton, MA @ Beautiful Loft (245 Main St Apt.303)
7/27 HELP BOOK en route to Baltimore! BROOKLYN?
7/28 House Show ~ Baltimore, MD
7/29 HELP BOOK en route to Georgia!
7/30 HELP BOOK en route to Georgia!
7/31 Athens, Georgia @ Flicker Bar w/ Owlbear, Green Gerry
8/1 Nashville, TN @ Open Lot w/ Buffalo Clover
8/2 St. Louis, MO @ Cranky Yellow w/ Sleepy Kitty
8/3 Ames, IA @ Ames Progressive Office w/ MEAH!
8/4 Minneapolis, MN @ 501 Club w/ homer and adny jamzz kobilky
8/5 HELP BOOK en route to Chicago! (ideas??????)
8/6 Chicago, IL @ Weirder Park w/ Christians & Lions, Shaina Hoffman, David Bird Names
8/7 Pittsburgh, PA @ the Moonlighters House
8/8 Boiling Springs, PA @ Josh and Tara's Trailer
Visit The Whitehaus Family Records website.
Buildings stretch away from the earth
Kate Lee is a talented singer-songwriter, playing numerous instruments for numerous Boston based bands. Her first band Kate Lee & The Opposites Attract released an album through The Whitehaus Family. Kate and I had been hanging out, wanting to make music, but lacking a name or instruments. Actually, I think she had instruments, I had a crappy Roland 8 (YES 8) keyboard and had been making bedroom tapes for a while then. I remember earlier that day watching Paula Abdul on YouTube and saying "Hey, you should call yourself Kate Lee & The Opposites Attract" and that is how they were born. Though inactive for some time now, Kate has emerged in a slew of new bands, namely The Points North and Gracious Calamity, who will be doing a summer tour across the U.S. In August, they will be gracing Chicago with their presence at Weirder Park in Wicker Park (whoever can explain as to where the hell that is, it would be appreciated). I'm pretty excited to see my friend as well as her band, as it's been years since I last saw her. Here are some mp3s of her work.
Kate Lee & The Opposites Attract - O My Aches and Pains
Gracious Calamity - Song That Grows Like A Vine
Here is their tour itinerary:
7/24 Jamaica Plain, MA @ The Whitehaus - Tour Kickoff Show!
7/25 Belfast, ME @ Roots & Tendrils
7/26 Northampton, MA @ Beautiful Loft (245 Main St Apt.303)
7/27 HELP BOOK en route to Baltimore! BROOKLYN?
7/28 House Show ~ Baltimore, MD
7/29 HELP BOOK en route to Georgia!
7/30 HELP BOOK en route to Georgia!
7/31 Athens, Georgia @ Flicker Bar w/ Owlbear, Green Gerry
8/1 Nashville, TN @ Open Lot w/ Buffalo Clover
8/2 St. Louis, MO @ Cranky Yellow w/ Sleepy Kitty
8/3 Ames, IA @ Ames Progressive Office w/ MEAH!
8/4 Minneapolis, MN @ 501 Club w/ homer and adny jamzz kobilky
8/5 HELP BOOK en route to Chicago! (ideas??????)
8/6 Chicago, IL @ Weirder Park w/ Christians & Lions, Shaina Hoffman, David Bird Names
8/7 Pittsburgh, PA @ the Moonlighters House
8/8 Boiling Springs, PA @ Josh and Tara's Trailer
Visit The Whitehaus Family Records website.