Shows This Week (Nov. 30 – Dec. 7, 2009)

Dec 2 2009 Joshua Marcus – West Chester University (West Chester, PA)
Dec 2 2009 JD Malone – Puck (Doylestown, PA)
Dec 2 2009 Jim Boggia – Careme’s (Mays Landing, NJ)

Dec 3 2009 Sisters 3 – Haverhouse (Havertown, PA)
Dec 3 2009 Alright, Junior. – Mojo 13 (Wilmington, DE)
Dec 3 2009 Hezekiah Jones – Knitting Factory (New York, NY)

Dec 4 2009 Hezekiah Jones – North Star Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
Dec 4 2009 Jealousy Curve – Joclyn’s (Media, PA)
Dec 4 2009 Jim Boggia – Kennett Flash (Kennett Square, PA)
Dec 4 2009 JD Malone – The Epicurean (Phoenixville, PA)
Dec 4 2009 Carsie Blanton – Midtown Scholar (Harrisburg, PA)
Dec 4 2009 Pawnshop Roses – Golden Inn (Avalon, NJ)
Dec 4 2009 Mason Porter – Joe Squared (Baltimore, MD)

Dec 5 2009 Preston Swift – Buckets (Philadelphia, PA)
Dec 5 2009 Rarebirds – Tritone (Philadelphia, PA)
Dec 5 2009 The Great Unknown, The Spinning Leaves – Independent Craft Fair (Philadelphia, PA)
Dec 5 2009 JD Malone – Burlap and Bean (Newtown Square, PA)
Dec 5 2009 Pawnshop Roses – The Bog (Scranton, PA)
Dec 5 2009 Mason Porter – The Boot (Norfolk, VA)
Dec 5 2009 Carsie Blanton – Vanilla Bean (Pomfret, CT)
Dec 5 2009 Hezekiah Jones – The Middle East (Cambridge, MA)

Dec 6 2009 Hezekiah Jones – The Space (Hamden, CT)

Dec 7 2009 Hezekiah Jones – Westcott Theatre (Syracuse, NY)

On Saturday night I went to The Blinkin Lincoln to witness the 1 year anniversary celebration show that included: Andrew Lipke, Zach Djanikian, Cowmuddy, and Chris Kasper all on the same bill.  The show began with Andrew Lipke performing an incredible solo, acoustic set.  Zach Djanikian and band (Jaron Olevsky-bass, a drummer, Andrew Lipke-keys, for a few songs) followed with a good set and although I’m not too familiar with Djanikian’s music I really enjoyed listening to it. Then it was time for Cowmuddy and band (Chris Kasper-guitar, Freddie Berman-drums, and Jim Stager-bass) and that was one great set.  Not only do I like Cowmuddy’s (Michael McShane) music but it’s always fun to see what random bits of wisdom he might share with his audience.  Last, but by no means least, was Chris Kasper who performed a solo, acoustic set that was so amazing.  Kasper even played a few brand new songs (with Freddie Berman on drums) which was a nice treat.  Needless to say, it was a fantastic night of music at The Blinkin Lincoln and the perfect anniversary celebration.  So, happy 1 year anniversary to The Blinkin Lincoln and I wish you many more.

Shows This Week: (Nov. 23 – Nov. 30, 2009)

Nov 24 2009 Preston Swift – Interview: Volta Radio (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 24 2009 Jim Boggia – Southpaw (Brooklyn, NY)

Nov 25 2009 Andrew Lipke – Tin Angel (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 25 2009 Chris Kasper, Joshua Park – The Fire (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 25 2009 IKE, Jealousy Curve – Theater of Living Arts (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 25 2009 Meeting in the Aisle – The Khyber (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 25 2009 Pawnshop Roses – World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 25 2009 Gentlemen Christ – Big Heads (Southampton, PA)

Nov 26 2009 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Nov 28 2009 Cowmuddy – The Blinkin Lincoln (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 28 2009 Adrien Reju – The Fire (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 28 2009 Alright, Junior. – The Khyber (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 28 2009 Hezekiah Jones – The Brass Lantern (Reading, PA)
Nov 28 2009 Preston Swift – Swift Mansion (Lansdowne, PA)

Nov 29 2009 Mason Porter – The Beach House (Lansdowne, PA)
Nov 29 2009 Adrien Reju – Rockwood Music Hall (New York, NY)

See you at a show!

We wanted to pass along some information about an upcoming show with one of our favorite Philly artists:

HEZEKIAH JONES

Bread Of Teeth EP Release Party!

w/ Sisters 3, Perkasie

Johnny Brenda’s
1201 N. Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Sat, November 21, 2009 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)

$10.00

21 and Over

See you at the show!

…more shows this weekend…

Calling all Philly Music Lovers, Chris Kasper Fans, and Everyone:

Please take a moment to vote for Philly’s own CHRIS KASPER as the next Ragged Magazine Artist.

Contest details…
“Music fans – we want to hear YOUR voice! To show our support for some of the best emerging artists, we’re letting RAGGED readers vote for one of the bands to win a coveted feature story in the next issue!  We rounded up six incredible bands from which to vote: The Boom Bang, Katie Costello, Cousins, The Aviation Orange, For Hours And Ours, and last but not least, Chris Kasper. Head over here to our voting page to listen to each finalist and VOTE now!  Voting will end December 16th, so check back often to see who’s in the lead, and vote as many times as you like!”

Give Chris Kasper a listen!

Vote For The Next RAGGED Artist!

Shows This Weekend (November 20 – November 22, 2009)

Not only do we like to write about music sometimes we like to get video clips of shows. Check out our most recent video clips from Drink Up Buttercup, and Sweetheart Parade at Johnny Brenda’s (11/11/09).

One Fan at a Time’s YouTube Channel

Shows This Week (Nov. 16 – Nov. 23, 2009)

Nov 16 2009 Drink Up Buttercup – The Social (Orlando, FL)

Nov 17 2009 Drink Up Buttercup – Whirlyball Atlanta (Roswell, GA)
Nov 17 2009 Peasant – Mojo’s (Columbia, MO)

Nov 18 2009 Rarebirds – The Blockley (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 18 2009 Adrien Reju – Bitter End *NYSC 2009* (New York, NY)
Nov 18 2009 Drink Up Buttercup – Local 506 (Chapel Hill, NC)
Nov 18 2009 Peasant – The Bottleneck (Lawrence, KS)

Nov 19 2009 Hair Rocket – The Lit Lounge (New York, NY)
Nov 19 2009 Drink Up Buttercup – Rock N Roll Hotel (Washington, DC)
Nov 19 2009 Peasant – Firebird (St. Louis, MO)

Nov 20 2009 Hair Rocket – Connie’s Ric Rac (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 20 2009 The Spinning Leaves – Lithuanian Music Hall (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 20 2009 The Swimmers – World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 20 2009 JD Malone – Guppys (Conshohocken, PA)
Nov 20 2009 Hezekiah Jones – WCHE *Live in Studio* (West Chester, PA)
Nov 20 2009 IKE – Gullifty’s (Camp Hill, PA)
Nov 20 2009 Drink Up Buttercup – Vintage Theater (Scranton, PA)
Nov 20 2009 Laura Shay – Blue Light Digital Sound *live album recording* (Mt. Holly, NJ)
Nov 20 2009 Peasant – Indy CD & Vinyl (Indianapolis, IN)
Nov 20 2009 Peasant – The Vollrath (Indianapolis, IN)

Nov 21 2009 Hezekiah Jones, Sisters 3 – Johnny Brenda’s *EP Release Party* (Philadelphia, PA)

Nov 21 2009 Carsie Blanton – Tin Angel (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 21 2009 JD Malone – Delaware County Institute of Science (Media, PA)
Nov 21 2009 Hair Rocket – John and Peters (New Hope, PA)
Nov 21 2009 Grammar Debate! – The Bog (Scranton, PA)
Nov 21 2009 Pawnshop Roses – Dogfish Head (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
Nov 21 2009 Cliff Hillis – IPO Boston (Boston, MA)

Nov 22 2009 Joshua Marcus – Germantown Friends School (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 22 2009 Mason Porter – Chunk of Heaven Horse Farm (Newtown Square, PA)

See you at a show!

Shows This Week: (Nov. 9 – Nov. 16, 2009)

Nov 10 2009 Drink Up Buttercup – The Zodiac (Baltimore, MD)

Nov 11 2009 Drink Up Buttercup, Sweetheart Parade – Johnny Brendas (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 11 2009 Hair Rocket – The Kyber (Philadelphia, PA)

Nov 12 2009 Neil Young Tribute – The Fire (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 12 2009 Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers – Burlap & Bean (Newtown Square, PA)
Nov 12 2009 Drink Up Buttercup – Union Hall (Brooklyn, NY)
Nov 12 2009 Carsie Blanton – NERFA Showcase (Kerhonksen, NY)
Nov 12 2009 Jealousy Curve – NACA Northeast (Hartford, CT)
Nov 12 2009 Peasant – Dreyfus University (Stevens Point, WI)

Nov 13 2009 StillWillis – JD McGillicuddy’s (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 13 2009 The Great Unknown – Blinkin Lincoln (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 13 2009 IKE – Burlap and Bean (Newtown Square, PA)
Nov 13 2009 Meeting in the Aisle – The Note (West Chester, PA)
Nov 13 2009 The Swimmers – Progressive Galleries (Lancaster, PA)
Nov 13 2009 Carsie Blanton – NERFA Showcase (Kerhonksen, NY)
Nov 13 2009 Peasant – First Avenue & 7th Street Entry (Minneapolis, MN)

Nov 14 2009 Cheers Elephant – Johnny Brenda’s (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 14 2009 Ben Arnold – Burlap and Bean (Newtown Square, PA)
Nov 14 2009 JD Malone – Cedar Hollow Inn (Malvern, PA)
Nov 14 2009 Cliff Hillis – Steel City Coffeehouse (Phoenixville, PA)
Nov 14 2009 The Swimmers – The Bog (Scranton, PA)
Nov 14 2009 Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers – Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
Nov 14 2009 Peasant – The Mill (Iowa City, IA)
Nov 14 2009 Drink Up Buttercup – The Milestone (Charlotte, NC)

Nov 15 2009 Peasant – Beat Kitchen (Chicago, IL)

Nov 16 2009 Drink Up Buttercup – The Social (Orlando, FL)

Unfortunately I don’t get to “show blog” as much as I would like to but I’m trying to change that.  It’s nice to be able to get back to something I love to do.  So, without further ado here’s a review of last night’s Bojibian, Hair Rocket, and The Fleeting Ends show at Milkboy Coffee (Ardmore, PA).

I believe I’ve seen Bojibian before in a much more all out rock and roll show but this night they brought more of an acoustic rock show.  With only 3 members (the drummer was sick) bass, electric guitar, and the singer playing acoustic guitar as well as kick drum they delivered a good set.  If my past recollection of Bojibian is correct I think I like the acoustic Bojibian more.  Oh well, see Bojibian for yourself and you decide.

Hair Rocket – a band that I had only heard about but had not seen live until now. Yes, that band was the reason why I was at Milkboy that night.  Anyway, Hair Rocket was definitely worth checking out and I wish I had done so sooner.  Even with a missing member (the person in charge of the ceremonial hair collection for the Hair Rockets) the band sounded great and I like their indie rock vibe.  I’m so glad I finally got to see Hair Rocket live.  I think I might have found myself a new favorite band.  Needless to say, there will be more Hair Rocket shows in my future.

This night happened to be the CD Release Show for The Fleeting Ends.  I don’t really have much to say about The Fleeting Ends because I wasn’t able to see their entire set.  Although, I can say that I heard a few good rock/pop tunes from that band.

All in all, good live music = good times and blogging fun.

Upcoming Shows:

HAIR ROCKET
Nov 11 2009  The Kyber (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 19 2009  The Lit Lounge (New York, NY)
Nov 20 2009  Connie’s Ric Rac (Philadelphia, PA)
Nov 21 2009  John and Peters (New Hope, PA)
Dec 17 2009  Break Through Radio (Brooklyn, NY)
Dec 17 2009  Goodbye Blue Monday (Brooklyn, NY)

BOJIBIAN
Dec 1 2009  Christmas Village 2009 at City Hall (Philadelphia, PA)