Joseph Arthur & Secret Machines On Tour & Swapping Cities

Photo from Artist Website

No, singer-songwriter extraordinaire Joseph Arthur and former Texans The Secret Machines are not touring together, but they are both playing shows in the area tonight and Friday. Both very recently dropped new albums, Arthur's Temporary People at the end of September and TSM's self-title third album this past Tuesday. Joseph Arthur is still up to his old tricks, and will be joined by his band The Lonely Astronauts. The Secret Machines have undergone a major transformation since their 2006 album, Ten Silver Drops. Ben Curtis, brother to lead singer Brandon, has since left the band to focus on his new project School of Seven Bells. Going back to the heavier sound found on their debut LP, the reviews have been mixed.

Joseph Arthur & The Lonely Astronauts

10/16: York, PA @ Capitol Theater
10/17: Towson @ Recher Theater

The Secret Machines

10/16: DC @ 9:30 Club
10/17: Philly @ The Troc

mp3: Joseph Arthur - Temporary People
mp3: The Secret Machines - Atomic Heels

This Week's Mix

A bit late on this list, but the music is still just as good. Enjoy!

Cloud Cult - Chain Reaction
Looker - Gates of the Old City
Interpol - Public Pervert
Joseph Arthur - Rages of Babylon
Fujiya & Miyagi - Collarbone
DeVotchKa - Transliterator
Team Genius - Sing Song
Georgie James - Need Your Needs
The Hailing - Rose Family
Blockhead - Duke of Hazzard

The Monday Blues

As I attempt to recover from the weekend that was, here is some information on the show of note for this evening...


Joseph Arthur and The Lonely Astronauts will be at 9:30 Club tonight. They will be joined on the bill by Stars of Track and Field.

Joseph Arthur - Honey and the Moon (live)
Stars of Track and Field - Movies of Antarctica