On a night that finds Marissa Paternoster back from illness to lead Screaming Females once more again, I have to give the nod to David Bronson and the Long Lost at Fontana's Saturday night at 10pm. My peers, who claim "today's music don't have the same soul, should try Bronson's whose voyage of discovery (part two!) Story was the prog folk 70s modern rock opera to beat last year. And he doesn't play live nearly enough. I've never seen him in person and I can't resist it. An absolute must see.
Monday – Charlie Mingus Orchestra – Jazz Standard – Since Mingus couldn't be with us, try the next best thing.
Tuesday – John Mayall – BB Kings – King maker and blues breaker
Wednesday – Swans – MHOW – Sonic head butt of intense proportions, all together now: Luna Sea
Thursday – Robbie Dupree – Iridium – Steal away to the gifted early 80s pop star with so much more to offer
Friday – Don Giovanni Showcase – Laura Stevenson and the Cans is the headliner for night one… I love her and haven't seen her in a coupla years.
Sunday – Beak> – Bowery Ballroom – Geoff Barrow's other band is less accessible but still damn exciting last time I saw em here