Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Hoots & Hellmouth

Hoots & Hellmouth, a local Philly band, put on a loud, exciting and highly intense show when they stopped by the World Cafe. At their core, the band is a couple of friends rocking out. It makes for an energetic live show where they encourage audience participation. During the show at World Cafe, they brought 10 fans onstage to sing the last song of the set with them. Recently named Artist to Watch by for July by XPN, Hoots & Hellmouth will be performing at the XPoNential Music Festival on Thursday, July 19th. Check out for other dates in the area on their website at www.myspace.com/hootshellmouth.





Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka

Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka was one of the best shows I've seen at World Cafe so far. A Philly band, Slo-Mo and Mic Wrecka were both down to Earth guys. Slo-Mo actually asked me to run and get some cigarettes for him and the bassist. They have a big band that is centered around Slo-Mo's steel guitar and Mic's conscious lyrics. The band will be playing July 19th at the XPoNential Music Festival. Check them out at www.myspace.com/heyslomo

Great Lake Swimmers

The Great Lake Swimmers stopped by The World Cafe for a Free @ Noon concert about a month or so ago. Hailing from Ontario, their music was a quiet, intense mix of alt-country, folk and rock. Their front man, Tony Dekker, was shy and unassuming with a killer voice. Check out some of their music from their recent release, Ongiara at www.myspace.com/greatlakeswimmers