1) I bought the latest from this very cool alt-country Swede named Nicolai Dunger, Tranquil Isolation. He is backed on the album by some other Swedes, and the Oldham Brothers of Palace and Bonny Prince Billy fame.
2) On the 9th a cool band named the Essex Green will be playing at Lamar's on MLK. This band kind of sounds like Belle and Sebastian, but more American. They have these songs that have a floral quality about them, but are anchored in very hick rock and roll rythms.
3) The next night, the 10th, a great little group named Songs:Ohia will be playing at Lamar's. Songs:Ohia has been around for a while in the indie-folk/alt-country world. I haven't ever listened to Songs:Ohia in a directed sort of way, but never-the-less, the fact that a band with this much indie-street cred is coming to Lamars makes it a must experience in and of itself. I believe local balladeer Chris Allison will be opening.
Well just thought I'd give a shout out. I don't have any idea when the two shows at Lamars start. Anyone else know?
Posted by matt at September 2, 2003 1:24 PM | TrackBackI've heard good things about Songs:Ohia but haven't had the chance to listen to any of their albums. Sounds like a show I'd be into, though. Where on MLK is Lamar's? I don't think I've ever noticed it.
Posted by: John at September 2, 2003 2:54 PMLamar's is on the right just before the bridge. It's this ghetto hotel and restaraunt.
Posted by: matt at September 2, 2003 3:37 PMhourly rates are always a bad sign. they do mix the drinks strong, though.....
Posted by: gosey at September 2, 2003 3:57 PMNPR has been playing a lot of tracks off the new Songs:Ohia album Magnolia Electric Co. It's very good.
Posted by: mesh at September 2, 2003 4:28 PM