Hope you all had fun last night. Tonight and Sunday are just as loaded, so without further delay, here's what to check out: Eulogies (photo by brantley gutierrez, via bands myspace) Some bands are staring their multiple city stop Saturday. The one I recommend is Eulogies joining up with our friends Middle Distance Runner , set to drop a new album very soon, and The Payola Reserve , who [...]
Unfortunately for Baltimore tonight the Yeasayer/Chairlift show at he G Spot has been cancelled, but luckily there's also a fine show at the Wind Up Space with The Squaaks, Snowmen, and Labianca. In DC CSS play the 9:30 Club while Ryan Adams and Oasis play the Patriot Center. Finally if you're in the mood for solid hip hop then head on down to Johnny Brenda's in Philly to see Reef The Lost Cauze, Dice Raw, and Prowler. mp3: CSS - Fuckoff Is Not The Only Thing You Have To Show [...]
Squaaks The weather is slowly turning to what it should be for this time of year. A couple of festivals are going on and quite a few of shows are in the area over the next few days, so get out there and enjoy. Hampdenfest dominates Saturday afternoon in Baltimore. Running 11 AM until 7 PM, there are 3 stages of entertainment, along with plenty of food and vendors. Some of the artists performing are our friends Thrushes and Squaaks . Also check out Impossible Hair [...]
Episode 19 of the AGT podcast. Tags: any given tuesday , Baltimore , Gary B & The Notions , Patterson Park , Podcasts , Squaaks , Teporah , The JV Myka Project
Last weekends These United States and Apparitions shows were a hit. Thanks for all that came out. Not to be outdone, we here at IA have our name on another show, this time at the Rock & Roll Hotel in DC featuring The Dance Party and Via Audio and showcasing new talent from the area with Feral Kids . Also on the bill is a DJ set by our friends from Middle Distance Runner. Check out the prior post for some tunes. Now I know everyone can't make it to our [...]
Tonight down in Virginia, Iota has Deleted Scenes, Gary B and the Notions, and Solar Powered Destroyer. In Philly, the First Unitarian Church has No Age, High Places, and Abe Vigoda, while the M Room has Baltimore's Squaaks and The Clamor. Finally in Philly World Cafe Live has Joseph Arthur. Photo by C. Arkwright mp3: Deleted Scenes - He Just Doesn't Get It mp3: No Age - Sleeper Hold mp3: Squaaks - [...]
Uh oh. Friday the 13th is upon us and...there doesn't seem to be any bad luck for shows tonight. Hooray! In Baltimore there's the Load Of Fun Big Art Show with Thrushes, Len Bias, Heroin UK, Moscow Telephone, and Sonadors. Also in Baltimore are Squaaks, Gary B and the notions, Soul Cannon, and Egg Baby Orchestra playing the Ottobar. Another one in Baltimore is the Charm City Art Space playing host to Endless Mike and the Beagle Club, The Riot Before, Cars Can Be Blue, South Carey, and Brace Face Mini Punx. In DC, the Black Cat has Deleted Scenes, [...]
While most of the music world was converging on Austin, Texas for the SXSW conference, Philadelphia was still asserting it's place as a music city to reckoned with last night at Johnny Brenda's . First up in a preview of next month's Bag Of Songs night April 20th at The M Room were the Thinking Machines with an amazing set of songs from their brand new cd, A Complete Record Of Urban Archaeology . A guitar oriented rhythmic sound sound I can best describe as sort [...]
Squaaks photo by Michael Alan Goldberg Not much going on this weekend in Philly and Baltimore/DC, only a few shows of note. Everybody must be having a good ol' time down Austin-way. So enjoy the weekend and make the best of it. Friday night, two local shows in Baltimore and DC are on the bill. Kadman is having a CD release show at the Metro Gallery with Rain The Shining , while Greenland and Bellflur team up for a show at [...]
February 29 only happens once every four years, so I decided to do something special for my weekly Friday mix. In addition to my normal new indie mix, I decided to add an all hip-hop one. Both consist of the normal 10 songs. I asked Joe to help me out and he came up with a 9 track classic indie mix to round everything out to 29 songs. So here are 3 in 1 post. Have a great weekend. Part I: Indie Fionn Regan - Be Good Or [...]
Have you ever been sound asleep and the phone rings and wakes you up at some absurd time from a totally peaceful slumber? Do you have friends who should know better but call at the wrong time and wake you up anyway? Today's five goes out to you. 1 : The Beatles - I'm So Tired Buy The White Album 2 : The Pretenders - I Go [...]
Wow, so this is a strange weekend. There is a huge line-up in Philly and it is sort of quiet elsewhere. That said, there is plenty to choose from and pretty much everyone can find something that interests them. Friday I will be at Milkboy Coffee in Ardmore with Jukebox The Ghost , but if you must go elsewhere, here's what to check out: - Cat Power / Appaloosa @ Starlight Ballroom SOLD OUT! - The Major Leagues / Wild Sweet Orange @ [...]
Alright, so I am last like always. However, I do promise that this is it. Finally, the end of our 2007 retrospectives. After this one, we move forward and start talking about some music from 2008. Anyway, here is my Best of 2007 post. For my list, I decided to stick to the Baltimore/Washington region. Enjoy... 3 Best Regional EPs credit 3. Bellman Barker - Anise & Anisette Last [...]
Jam packed. That's the only description for this Saturday in terms of live shows. In Baltimore, the Ottobar hosts Squaaks, The Payola Reserve, The Motorettes, and John Hardy Boys. In DC, These United States govern the Black Cat with The Hackensaw Boys and John Bustine. The Velvet Lounge has a hip hop showcase featuring Flex Mathews, Good Will Ink, Oddisee, Enoch, XO, YU, and DJ V-Roc. Finally in Philadelphia, New Motels roll into the Khyber along with The Minor White, The Moneynotes, and Paul Rogai. Have [...]
There aren't usually a ton of good Sunday shows, but if you head up to Philly today there's a great one at the Khyber . Five sweet up and coming indie rock bands are poised to put on a ear pleasing show. The line up includes Eastern Conference Champions, Greyhounds, The Sky Drops, The Mural and the Mint, and, Baltimore's own, Squaaks. mp3: Eastern Conference Champions - Noah --> website --> buy mp3: Greyhounds - No Slogans In '76 --> website --> buy [...]
Photo above by Melvyn Brown. Philadelphia's Remote Islands made up of members Colin Pate ( Greyhounds ), Dan Olsen, Michael Bernardo and Matthew Santillo ("he's [Matthew] also in Pro Parka ") have been tucking into Winter recording and live dates with the exciting release of their latest home-recorded track Philadelphia . Also available for download on their MySpace page, "Philadelphia" will be released as a split 7" record with their mates Greyhounds later this Winter, [...]
Although their name may be reminiscient of a sound you'll hear on the new Radiohead album, Squaaks music is not. Their bio describes their sound as "crunchy guitars, a driving rhythm and catchy melodies" and it's right on the money. Their new album Rock Control is part sixties garage rock, part eighties post punk with songs that are catchy and often lighthearted. They're also not afraid to show they have a sense of humor, check out the opening track of the disc, Two Hippies, and you're sure to crack a smile. Catch 'em this Friday in [...]
Tonight is the premiere show for the new indie showcase that I am booking and hosting, along with Jersey Mike Presents and WiAB Records . indie at the abbey will be held every Wednesday at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg, PA. The shows start at 9:30 and admission is always $2. We have some great bands coming through town and opening night is no exception. Black Tie Revue - credit Pittsburgh's Black Tie Revue [...]
I am booking a weekly indie rock night at a club in Harrisburg, PA. There will be 2 bands each week for a measly $2. Since it starts next week, I wanted to do a mix for the first 4 shows. I'll be back next month with the second volume. Enjoy! 9/12/07 Black Tie Revue - Absent Radio Squaaks - Hot Tub 9/19/07 These United States - So High [...]
Let's keep this simple. To me, this site has always been about supporting the local music scene. So I decided, that there is no better way to celebrate our first anniversary, than to make a mix of local music from the past year. I had so much fun, that I ended up making two discs. Some of these bands have come a long way in the last 12 months, some didn't even exist when we started and others are no more. That said, every song is from a band that claims (or claimed) the Baltimore/Washington metro area as [...]
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