Houtakker
1. Houtakker (Dutch for Lumberjack) is the new project by Pet Lions’ synth-smith and guitarist Joseph Murphy. Houtakker strikes a mellow chord with its minimalist, sun-aged 60′s pop style. Murphy’s influence on Pet Lions is evident on each lingering guitar note and cathedral-esque organ groove in Houtakker’s repertoire. LISTEN: “Hush-a-Lala“
Bone and Bell
The spring holidays are upon us. So if you’re not huddled in a car, riding the highways trying to get to [insert relative here]‘s house for the arrival of the Easter bunny, why not check out a few shows?
This week we’re talking Heavy Times at the Burlington, Outer Minds’ record release party at the Empty Bottle, and Bone and Bell at the Whistler.
Let’s hop to it.
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Dastardly
Three reasons to race out the door for some fine Kentucky bourbon tonight at the Whistler…
1. I’m willing to bet not many bands appear to have as much fun on stage as Americana outfit Dastardly. Swilling Jim Beam, leading drunken sing-alongs and crooning about heartache, Dastardly really gives a show their all. And word on the Facebook street is this will be Dastardly’s last show for a while. Don’t miss it. LISTEN: “Exercises in Self Loathing“
By Audrey Leon \ 1 commentWe just can’t seem to get enough Dastardly. Luckily, the band has released the newest of six videos filmed on a farm in San Marcos, Texas (30 miles southwest of Austin). This time around the band gets together to cover the ’50s-era ballad, first made popular by Slim Whitman, “Rose Marie.” The band sound excellent and the vocals are top-notch as always. Catch Dastardly in person when the group sets up shop at the Whistler next Wednesday, February 22, with Kentucky Knife Fight.
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Paul Cary
1. Formerly of Cedar Rapids rock ‘n’ rollers The Horrors, Paul Cary has since gone on to do his own thing. That thing? Oh, just some ramshackle garage blues that’s carried by Cary’s blue collar howl. A bit more haunting then the anything the Million Dollar Quarter might produce, Cary’s approach definitely harkens back to a time to rock’s adolescence. LISTEN: “Yes Machine”
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Loyal Divide's Stolen Van (2000 Ford E350 Super Duty)
It’s unfortunate to report but the most recent theft cases involve psych-poppers Loyal Divide and indie rockers Scotland Yard Gospel Choir.
According to the Bloodshot Records website, the members of Scotland Yard Gospel Choir were throwing a going away party for band member Elia, who is bolting for NYC, at The Whistler in Logan Square this past weekend. While the event, which was a charitable one with proceeds going to Dave Egger’s literacy project 826, was going on, SYGC violinist Ethan had a number of musical instruments stolen form the trunk of a car.
Even more recently, Loyal Divide took to their twitter on Monday to announce that their van (a 2000 Ford E350 Super Duty – photo of which is at the top left), was stolen, and asked if anyone is willing to rent them a van for their February shows. If you or someone you know has any information on the van, please contact the band.
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Disappears
Annnnnnd, it’s the final Weekend Diversions of 2011. So sad. So, so, so sad. Or is it? Yes, it is. Maybe. Either way, there’s no shortage of rad New Years Eve shows we just have to talk about this weekend. Of course, there’s Disappears at the Bottle or Local H at the Bottom Lounge, but there’s also JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound at Schubas tonight and so much more.
Dig it, y’all.
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