Trembling Blue Stars, brilliance

A new moody and melancholic void has been filled for me recently after the discovery of music by London based band Trembling Blue Stars.  I stumbled across their song “All Eternal Things” not too long ago, which caught me off guard.  I was doing something and actually thought I was listening to a Cure song.  But this wasn’t the case.. it was actually Trembling Blue Stars.

The band has actually been around since the mid 1990’s.  I’m pretty sure I heard tracks from them quite a few years ago.. perhaps I was too caught up in hardcore metal songs at the time that I didn’t really take note of how good their songs are.  I enjoy the shared vocal duties from Bobby Wratten and Beth Arzy.. good stuff.

Visit Trembling Blue Stars at MySpace.

Visit Trembling Blue Stars at Elefant Records 

The Fox Hunt, bluegrass music in West Virginia

I came across some really good bluegrass music from some guys from West Virginia who go by the name The Fox Hunt. First glimpse of the band would probably give you the idea that these guys are a rock group, influenced by 90’s alternative rock, but that isn’t exactly the case. Especially when you hear the bass, fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and bluegrass vocal harmonies. All the guys in the band range from the early to mid twenties, but don’t let their young age fool you. The bluegrass sounds coming from the band are quite mature, and appeal to country music and bluegrass fans of all ages. Their 10 track debut album “Nowhere Bound” was released back in April of this year on Skull City records. Members of The Fox Hunt include John R. Miller on guitar, bass, and vocals; Matt Metz on mandolin and vocals; Matt Kline on vocals, guitar, and bass; and Ben Townsend on fiddle, banjo, and vocal harmonies.

Visit The Fox Hunt at Myspace to download and listen to some tracks from the band.

Upcoming Shows:

Sep 30 2007 Mast General Store – Knoxville, Tennessee
Oct 06 2007 Millstone Barbeque – Burlington, West Virginia
Oct 13 2007 The Coffee Table (Matt K, John) – Frederick, Maryland
Oct 20 2007 Acoustic Brew – Lamont, Pennsylvania
Nov 09 2007 Limerick’s Pub and Grille – 21+ Show – Martinsburg, West Virginia
Nov 10 2007 Longbranch Saloon – 21+ Show – Hedgesville, West Virginia
Nov 16 2007 Floyd Country Store – Floyd, Virginia
Nov 17 2007 Gunther O’Darby’s – 21+ Show – Roanoke, Virginia
Dec 21 2007 Private Function – Martinsburg, West Virginia
Dec 22 2007 Unique Bar & Grill – 21+ Show – Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania

poetic, acoustic, Stryngs

I’ve always admired those who master playing a fretless bass. The four piece band Stryngs based out of London and Cambridge UK features Chris Marshall who showcases his excellent bass playing skills. If you enjoy really good folk songs, the music of Stryngs is absolutely perfect for you. Their colorful acoustic sound is one of a kind, full of beautiful poetic lyrics, accented with the upbeat sounds of a mandolin and violin.

Listen to Perfect Cruelty by Stryngs:

Visit the Official Website of Stryngs
Visit Styngs at Myspace