May 16, 2011

Ocean Colour Scene – Moseley Shoals (1996)

Chris Calarco May 16, 2011 No Comments

Ocean Colour Scene is kind of a big deal in England. While five top ten albums and six top ten singles across the pond have made them a household name, after forming in Birmingham in 1989, the Brit-pop band never made noise in America and thus their musical high point, 1996’s Moseley Shoals, has gone relatively unheard in the states. Let’s remedy that. While an album that has sold over a million copies can hardly be thought of as a lost treasure, for most in America, Ocean Colour Scene will bring blank stares.

Jonny Lang: House Of Blues, New Orleans, LA, 4-22-11

Leslie Michele Derrough May 16, 2011 No Comments

If you thought you loved the original version of Jonny Lang’s first big hit “Lie To Me” then you will not know what hit you when he falls into a slow pining acoustic version that will build and build until finally exploding into a meteor storm of electric guitar artistry about mid-way through his blisteringly hot set at the New Orleans House Of Blues. It was amazing to the naked ear.

Dark Star Orchestra: Irving Plaza, New York, NY 4/29/11

Ross Warner May 16, 2011 No Comments

Dark Star Orchestra has “recreated” many Grateful Dead shows throughout its career. However, it is extremely rare for them to announce (and the audience to know) the concert they are covering beforehand. Last Friday, they played a replica of the Dead’s final show at the Fillmore East on 4/29/71 to a sold-out Irving Plaza.