indie at the abbey mix: Volume 2

The first month has passed and we have had some great shows. That said, it's time for volume 2 of my mix. For those of you who don't know, I am booking a weekly indie rock night for a club in Harrisburg, PA. The series is called indie @ the abbey and runs every Wednesday. There are 2 bands each week for a measly $2. Music starts at 9:30 and is over by midnight. Check out what we have booked for the next 4 weeks and come to a show if you can. If you missed it, the first mix is available here. I'll be back next month with another volume.

10/10/07
Jukebox the Ghost - Good Day
Peasant - Those Days

10/17/07
Shade - Broken Ribs
The Sky Drops - Green to Red

10/24/07
Warm in the Wake - Golden Inhibition Destroyer
Bellman Barker - Charles Kil

10/31/07
*Free Admission With Costume*
People Noise - The Killing Fields
Thrushes - Into The Woods

Friday Night in Wilmington

Forget the beach for one night and stay close to home. One hell of a show will entertain the masses at Mojo 13. A pair of locals and some out-of-towners share the bill.

Shade, who is now being featured on American Airlines in-flight music, comes in from Pittsburgh. If you miss them Friday, check them out at The Fire in Philly Saturday.

From Brooklyn, billed as "The Loudest Band In New York City", A Place to Bury Strangers is not just noise, but have an awesome sound and great lyrics. Check out the definite Joy Division influence. I heard a rumor they may not be there and nothing is stated on their myspace page about the show...come and see what happens. *No Longer On Bill*

Gemini Wolf from Philly is an eclectic mix of electronica and pop. Get up and dance! Check them out again 6/12 at The Fire.

Lastly, Wilmington's favorite two-piece Sky Drops will entertain the hometown crowd.

So get yourself down the Philly Pike, just a short drive down I-95. Its gonna be a great show.

Shade - Jade Dagger

A Place to Bury Strangers - I Know I'll See You

Gemini Wolf - Owl Song

Sky Drops - Green To Red

Coming This Weekend

There are a lot of shows happening today and tomorrow. I have talked about some of them already and others have only appeared on the calendar. As a quick reminder, here are your choices...

SATURDAY


Exit Clov/Jukebox The Ghost (EP Release)/ Le Loup @ Black Cat

This is sure to be a ridiculous show. You have local sweethearts Exit Clov supported by two of the biggest new buzz bands in the area. Jukebox The Ghost and Le Loup are two names that you will be hearing a lot about in the coming months. This is your chance to see them early in the game.

Exit Clov - Violent Berries
Jukebox the Ghost - Hold It In


Cedars/Shade/The Vita Ruins @ IOTA

Cedars and The Vita Ruins are two local bands that have been covered quite a bit on this site. Shade is a great band from Pittsburgh. Throw them all together and you have a great night of atmospheric rock.

Cedars - Arrivals/Departures
Shade- Broken Ribs
The Vita Ruins- My Last Days On Earth


Low Red Land @ Warehouse Next Door

Low Red Land is a great band from San Francisco. They are an indie rock band that has a strong helping of alt.country sensibilities. They also know how to put on a great live show.

Low Red Land - West Texas


A Lot Of Bands @ Rock 'N Roll Hotel

11 local favorites including Middle Distance Runner, These United States, Telograph, Let's French and The Hard Tomorrows, are all playing together. This show has each band playing their favorite upbeat cover songs.


SUNDAY


Summerbirds in the Cellar @ Lo-Fi Social Club

They delighted DC on Monday. Now it is Baltimore's turn to check out the great band known as Summerbirds in the Cellar.

Summerbirds in the Cellar - The Night Thief (Demo)


Blonde Redhead/The Fields @ 9:30 Club

Blonde Redhead has been around for awhile. Their latest CD has been gaining them some of the best reviews of their career. They will be joined by Fields.

Blonde Redhead - Spring and By Summer Fall
Fields - Brittlesticks

Cedars on WOXY

On Friday, DC's Cedars recorded a Lounge Act on WOXY. The tracklisting was:

Black Book
Century
Untitled
-interview-
Holiday
Arrivals

You can download it here: Cedars Lounge Act 1/19/07

You can also get their first lounge act here: Cedars Lounge Act 5/20/2005

They were joined by their friends Shade from Pittsburgh. Like Cedars, Shade was also returning to the lounge. Shade was supporting their brand new disc and the song selection for the new session reflects that. Their shows are here:

Shade's Lounge Act 1/19/07
Shade's Lounge Act 8/26/05

Check out some great tunes and support both of these bands. They deserve it.