by DJW I happen to know of Jesse Lent, simply because he fronts one of my favourite NY bands, The Monte Vista, so when I was informed he was playing a solo acoustic (unplugged, if you will indulge me) show this past Saturday, I was both excited and apprehensive. Excited because talent is always exciting. [...]
Mr Macy Walks Alone – PT Walkley
by DJW PT Walkley emerged from the Twitterverse and presented me with his new album along with the words “so proud of new album” (hey, twitter makes you tres frugal with words). And I must say, after listening to it, so he most definitely should be. Mr Macy Walks Alone is like a complex novel [...]
Filthy Boy
by DJW When a band with the name Filthy Boy adds you as a friend on Myspace, you feel compelled to check them out. Filthy Boy, hailing from Mother England, are, according to to their brief bio on their Myspace page, a very young band. Aged between 16 and 17. They don’t sound it. With [...]
Pauline Kyllonen
By DJW I came across Pauline Kyllonen via Twitter. She sent me a link to her website and I checked it out. I’m pleased I did. Although there’s only four songs on her website, they’re a nice showcase of her talent. This Canadian singer/songwriter clearly has roots in country music. It’s that clear, simple weaving [...]
Upcoming Shows
PT Walkley – Southpaw, Brooklyn, 8pm, April 17. This is something you shouldn’t miss! I have a review of his album coming soon. The Nightrats – Zebulon Cafe, Williamsburg, 9pm, April 18. Again, please go. This is pretty much my favourite NY band. If you miss this, you shall regret it!
An Updating Note…
By DJW Greetings and happy Easter (egg eating)! Mr. Neil has been conspicuously absent for a little while, but don’t fret. Mr. Neil has been listening to a lot of music you’ve sent in and prepping for a slew of reviews (it’s like swot week at uni…). So, keep an eye out here, at this [...]
