Residency

Each Tuesday in September is Rub Wrongways Night at the Elevens in Northampton, MA. This series is appropriately titled "Wrongways Tuesdays". All the nights will begin with a Rub Wrongways duo (very short three or four song set) and followed by a full set by a Rub Wrongways act. The night will conclude with a featured performer not on the roster.

Also, doors open at 7pm for these, end by 9:30 and are FREE!

Check out night one's line-up:

Goldwater

Thane Thomsen is one of my favorite songwriters in the Valley. He writes honest, simple songs with memorable lyrics. This Saturday at the Elevens Thane will be debuting his new group, Goldwater. This band also features an impressive backing line-up: Brian Marchese on drums, Henning Ohlenbusch on bass, Matt Cullen on lead guitar and Scott Hall handles the keyboards. New Radiant Storm King, Golden Bloom and Mike Flood are on the bill as well.

Gilberto gil

I read a really fascinating interview with Brazilian musical legend Gilberto Gil in the latest issue of Wax Poetics. In the article, Gil reflects on the extreme censorship in Brazil in the mid to late 60's, his forced exile and his own recent political life. He also revealed that you can listen stream nearly all of his recording from his official website. Have a listen!