folk-rock – MusicGeek.org http://www.musicgeek.org/wp Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:19:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 Exciting new Puget Sound psych-folk quintet The Cat From Hue embodies Seattle environment http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2010/02/23/exciting-new-puget-sound-psych-folk-quintet-the-cat-from-hue-embodies-seattle-environment http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2010/02/23/exciting-new-puget-sound-psych-folk-quintet-the-cat-from-hue-embodies-seattle-environment#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:19:00 +0000 http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/?p=1058

The Cat From Hue, indie/psych-folk quintet from Camano Island, Washington, are an interesting listen. Clearly influenced by other indie bands from the northwest, Modest Mouse and Portugal. The Man, this young group uniquely portrays the Puget Sound in their lyrics alongside upbeat, folksy instrumentals. In “Welcome Back The Rain,” through well constructed folk guitar, slow drum beats, tambourine, and high keys, their music emulates the sound and feeling of a typical rainy day in the Puget Sound. Their lyrics in this song are delivered strong and sleepy, with the verse declaring “We watch the days run down to the hour change/We watch the green leaves turn around, and walk through the sleet and the rain…” and more cleverly sour lyrics regarding the Seattle music scene: “I hear the Puget Sound is Land of the Green/I reciprocate the meaning with the speech about the scene […] just a crow in my crow’s nest/tippin’ back my Seattle’s Best Coffee.”

The Cat From Hue — “Welcome Back The Rain,” from Shoreline
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The Cat From Hue — “Stumble On,” from Shoreline
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The Can From Hue are currently unsigned and have many shows lined up. To see more information about the band visit their myspace, myspace.com/catfromhue, or visit them on Facebook. See below for a video of them live, acoustic, as well as a look at their upcoming shows.

 

Members of The Cat From Hue

  • Nikko Van Wyck – Guitar | Lead Vocals
  • Wes Williams – Lead Guitar | Vocals | Audio Engineering
  • Matt Olsen – Keys | Vocals
  • Evan Downey – Bass | Vocals

Upcoming Shows

Feb 26 2010 8:00P
The Slab w/ Subtle Like A T-Rex, Animal Outfit and Special Guests
Seattle, Washington

Feb 27 2010 8:00P
Columbia City Theater w/ Still Time, Candysound, and Quilt
Seattle, Washington

Mar 13 2010 7:00P
Ground Zero w/ Town Called Machine, Lets Get Lost, Celebra, and To The Sea
Bellevue, Washington

Mar 19 2010 8:00P
Candysounds Tour Kick off @ The Hell House w/ The Oregon Donor
Bellingham, Washington

Apr 30 2010 8:30P
Zippy’s Late Night w/ Candysound and Astronomer Royal
Everett, Washington

May 28 2010 8:00P
Laughing Ladies w/ Emily Lewis
Seattle, Washington

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The Low Anthem

The Low Anthem are a American folk-rock group currently comprised of four members. With a range of interesting musical instruments and vocal harmonies, they create a comforting blanket of sound to easily float away in. The Low Anthem are incredibly talented across the board and are worth a serious listen.

The Low Anthem’s first headlining tour begins February 23rd in Pittsburgh, PA with stops at SXSW Music and Media Conference and Festival and Sasquatch! Music Festival at The Gorge in George, WA. The Low Anthem are set to release a limited-edition 7″ of their single “Charlie Darwin,” on the A-side and previously unreleased tracks on B-side. The 7″ will be available for purchase March 2nd, 2010. Their latest album, Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, released with Nonesuch records in 2009. It is available for purchase on CD as well as 12″ vinyl here: www.lowanthem.com/store

The Low Anthem — “Charlie Darwin” | download
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Tour Dates

  • Feb 23 2010 Club Cafe Pittsburgh, PA WYEP Presents with Matthew Brian Ruddy
  • Feb 24 2010 Ohio University Memorial Hall Athens, OH with The Avett Brothers
  • Feb 26 2010 State Theatre Ithaca, NY with The Avett Brothers
  • Feb 27 2010 House of Blues Cleveland Cleveland, OH with The Avett Brothers
  • Feb 28 2010 Egyptian Room at the Murat Centre Indianapolis, IN with The Avett Brothers
  • Mar 2 2010 Missouri Theatre Columbia, MO with The Avett Brothers
  • Mar 3 2010 Rose State Performing Arts Center Midwest City, OK with The Avett Brothers
  • Mar 5 2010 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN with The Avett Brothers
  • Mar 6 2010 The Riverside Theatre Milwaukee, WI with The Avett Brothers
  • Mar 7 2010 House of Blues Chicago Chicago, IL with The Avett Brothers
  • Mar 9 2010 Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor, MI with The Avett Brothers
  • Mar 11 2010 Kennedy Center Millenium Stage Washington, D.C. FREE SHOW – 5:30PM Doors
  • Mar 11 2010 9:30 Club Washington, D.C. Late Show – 10PM with Lissie
  • Mar 12 2010 The Sanctuary of the First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA with Lissie and Annie and the Beekeepers
  • Mar 13 2010 Cat’s Cradle Carborro, NC with Lissie and Annie and the Beekeepers
  • Mar 14 2010 Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA with Lissie and Annie and the Beekeepers
  • Mar 15 2010 Belcourt Nashville, TN with Lissie and Annie and the Beekeepers
  • Mar 17 2010 Granada Theatre Dallas, Texas
  • Mar 18 2010 SXSW Austin, TX 4PM – PASTE DAY PARTY @ Galaxy Room Indoors (former Radio Room) – 507 E. 6th St.//RSVP @ http://www.pastemagazine.com/sxsw10 (not required for admission). Open to public but priority to SXSW laminates if the party is full, so come early!
  • Mar 18 2010 SXSW Austin, TX Rolling Stone Official Party – Beauty Bar Ballroom @ the Palm Door (401 Sabine St.)
  • Mar 19 2010 SXSW Austin, TX 2:30PM – HearYA Day Party @ Beauty Bar Outside (617 East 7th Street) *rsvp@hearya.com
  • Mar 19 2010 SXSW Austin, TX Official SXSW Showcase @ St. David’s Sanctuary (301 E 8th St.)
  • Mar 20 2010 SXSW Austin, TX 3PM – SX San Jose – Hotel San Jose (1316 South Congress Avenue)
  • Mar 22 2010 Santa Fe Brewing Company Santa Fe, NM with TImber Timbre
  • Mar 23 2010 Plush Tuscon, AZ with TImber Timbre
  • Mar 24 2010 Largo Los Angeles, CA with TImber Timbre
  • Mar 25 2010 The Bootleg Theatre Los Angeles, CA with TImber Timbre
  • Mar 26 2010 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA with TImber Timbre
  • Mar 28 2010 Doug Fir Portland, OR with TImber Timbre
  • Mar 30 2010 St. James Cathedral Vancouver with TImber Timbre
  • Mar 31 2010 Crocodile Cafe Seattle, Washington with TImber Timbre
  • Apr 2 2010 State Room Salt Lake City, UT with The Wheel
  • Apr 3 2010 Fox Theatre Boulder, CO with The Wheel
  • Apr 5 2010 Daytrotter Presents at Huckleberry’s Rock Island, IL with The Wheel
  • Apr 6 2010 Lincoln Hall Chicago, IL with The Wheel
  • Apr 7 2010 The Ark Ann Arbor, MI with The Wheel
  • Apr 10 2010 Church of the Redeemer Toronto with The Barr Brothers (of The Slip)
  • Apr 12 2010 Gesu Montreal with The Barr Brothers (of The Slip)
  • Apr 14 2010 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY with TImber Timbre
  • Apr 16 2010 Bell House Brooklyn, NY with TImber Timbre
  • Apr 17 2010 Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton, MA with TImber Timbre
  • Apr 18 2010 Heberton Hall Keene, NH with Timber Timbre
  • Apr 20 2010 Paradise Boston, MA with TImber Timbre
  • Apr 21 2010 LUPO’S Providence, Rhode Island with Timber Timbre and special guests TBA
  • Apr 22 2010 Bethany Church Montpelier, Vermont with Timber Timbre. Tickets available in person only at Riverwalk Records, Montpelier, and Burlington Records, Burlington.
  • Apr 23 2010 Space Gallery Porland, Maine with TImber Timbre
  • May 31 2010 Sasquatch The Gorge – George, WA
  • July 22 2010 Floydfest Floyd, VA
  • Aug 12 2010 Haldern Pop Festival Germany
  • Sep 12 2010 END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL Larmer Tree Gardens, UK
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]]> http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2009/05/25/concert-photos-the-mother-hips/feed 0 Spotlight: City and Colour http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2008/02/10/spotlight-city-and-colour http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2008/02/10/spotlight-city-and-colour#respond Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:23:31 +0000 http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2008/02/10/spotlight-city-and-colour City and Colour -- Courtesy of Dine Alone RecordsCity and Colour, also known as Dallas Green from Alexisonfire, will be releasing a new full-length album coming February 12. The indie and folk-rock driven acoustics and enchanting vocal melodies that Dallas creates strongly accentuate the emotion behind his lyrics. A great success of a solo career! Dallas, a native of Ontario, will be kicking his tour off with a show at MuchMusic in Toronto on the 12th. They have also recently released a video for “Waiting.” Full tour dates can be found at cityandcolour.ca. Read after the jump to view the video.

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Papercuts — “John Brown”
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]]> http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2008/01/25/spotlight-papercuts/feed 0 Blue Merle – Burning in the Sun http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2005/09/06/blue-merle-burning-in-the-sun http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2005/09/06/blue-merle-burning-in-the-sun#respond Wed, 07 Sep 2005 05:25:06 +0000 http://www.musicgeek.org/wp/2005/09/06/blue-merle-burning-in-the-sun The first time I heard Nashville’s Blue Merle, I could have sworn it was a side project of Coldplay’s Chris Martin based on the singer’s voice. Although the singer may sound alot like Martin, the music itself goes in several different directions with an occasional fiddle or violin thrown in.

Two of the first few tracks, “Burning in the Sun” and “Lucky to Know You” were great folk-rockers with swirling violins and fiddles here and there, giving them each a bluegrass or country-rock feel. Other great songs were the powerful Keane-ish ballad, “If I Could,” and the exciting, thumping John Mayer-ish jingle “Boxcar Racer.” The last half of the album was filled with hip violin-flavored ballads in the style of Neil Young or Counting Crows, and the two upbeat bluegrass-folkies “Seeing Through You” and “Either Way it Goes.” But by far the best tracks were the ones that sounded the most like Coldplay musically, which were the melodramatic “Stay” and the somber, piano-leading “Every Ship Must Sail Away.” I found myself playing this sad yet brilliant song again and again for its beautiful ending. Much like Coldplay or any modern-day singer-songwriter, Blue Merle is one of those bands to listen for a good, relaxing, peaceful state of mind, and “Burning in the Sun” ranks up there for me as one of those reflective mood-setting albums to listen to all the way through for a rainy day.

Doug Radunich

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