Get out to see Hallelujah The Hills on October 17th at TT The Bear’s
October 11, 2008
Indie rockers Hallelujah The Hills land at TT The Bear’s in Cambridge’s Central Square on Friday, October 17th. Also joining them that night are Wonderful Spells, Magic Magic, and The Needy Visions.
Time: 10pm Where: TT The Bear’s Place, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge Ages: 18+ Cost: $10 Buy tickets online
Check out Hallelujah The Hills’ website to download MP3s of the entire Prepare to Qualify EP. If you like what you hear, head over to the merchandise area to buy that EP and other albums including Collective Psychosis Begone that was released last year by Misra Records.
Photos of Rose Polenzani CD Release Party with Session Americana
October 4, 2008
Rose Polenzani celebrated the release of her new album “When The River Meets the Sea” with two shows at the Lizard Lounge on September 25th and 26th. I’ve been listening to Rose’s music since her first album “Dragersville” was released ten yeas ago; but this time around she outdid herself. Rose invited her music collaborators Session Americana on the recording. My favorite song on the new CD is “If I Could Hit You.” Buy the new music on her website either as a physical CD or as a digital download. I recommend buying the physical CD — it’s got great packaging and artwork plus lyrics for all the songs. On the SoozAwesomenessRating Scale, “When The River Meets the Sea” gets five out of five stars. This is music that is inspiring, fun and real.
Here are photos I took at the first night of the CD release parties at the Lizard Lounge.
Get out picks for the weekend of October 3rd, 4th and 5th
October 2, 2008
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend here are my concert picks for Friday, Saturday and Sunday: October 3-4-5.
Friday, October 3: Avi & Celia CD Release Party
Lizard Lounge, Cambridge
Doors: 8:30pm, First band: 9pm, Ages: 21+, Cost: $8 advance, $10 at the door (buy tix online)
Soul-folk duet Avi & Celia make the Lizard Lounge home as the Boston installment of their CD Release Party for “Let It Rise.” I’ve seen them sit in with Session Americana for a couple songs and look forward to finally seeing a full show dedicated to their new music. They’re joined by guests Miss Tess and The David Wax Museum.
Here’s what they have to say about the new album:
After receiving a rousing response from their debut CD, Off the Floor, Avi & Celia spent much of March 2008 recording their forthcoming album “Let it Rise.” The new record combines hopeful idealism with personal commentary on social and political agendas. The song structures and deep blues inflections intuitively weave through the lyrical content. Let it Rise is a journey through darkness and awakening, stories that we hear passing through dusty bus stations, sincere renditions of human emotion.
Saturday, October 4: The Vital Might CD Release Party
Middle East Upstairs, Central Square, Cambridge
Doors: 9pm, Ages: 18+, Cost: $9 in advance, $10 at the door (buy tix online)
I don’t know how they are going to squeeze everyone into the cozy spot that is the Middle East Upstairs so you might want to grab tickets ASAP for this show. The Vital Might are celebrating the release of their new album “Red Planet.” To make it extra awesome, they are joined by Cassavettes, a SoozFavorite, plus Build a Machine, and A Hero Next Door.
Sunday, October 5: Will Dailey & The Rivals
Great Scott, Allston (Green Line on the “B” train)
Doors: 9pm, First band: 10pm, Ages: 18+, Cost: $12 (buy online)
Will Dailey & The Rivals sent out a note to their fans on Facebook with an alert saying “music is the best cure for a crisis.” Band tshirts will be available at “crisis prices” of $10 instead of $25. After getting signed to CBS Records and doing a crazy extensive tour around the U.S. over the summer, the band got some rest and has played a few shows here and there. Seeing them back home in Boston at Great Scott in Allston is a treat. It’s a reminder that we’re lucky to have such a great music scene in Boston, where people like Will Dailey call home. Guests at the show on Sunday night are Dylan in the Movies and Nate Campany.
Photo of The Vital Might copyright 2008 Christian Phillips Photography