DIT Kalamazoo is proud to premier a brand new track from Chicago’s The New Diet. These dudes have been playing Kalamazoo for a few years now and are a big favorite around town. This new track called “Kzoo” is an ode to our fair city. Enjoy!
Also, be sure to check these dudes out at the upcoming Already Dead Family Reunion! They’ll be playing this Friday, 11pm @ The 411 Club along with Forget The Times, No Monster Club, The Electric Nature, Chat Logs, Video Daughters, Frankie Teardrop, Shark Beach, Seventeen Again and Anybody But The Cops. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
Folk music is a distantly-permeating phenomenon that spans continents and centuries. Here in the US, we get a great deal of influence from traditions across the pond. Well, some of that tradition is visiting us here in the Zoo tonight, and Representing Drag City Records while he does.
ALASDAIR ROBERTSWill finger-pick the sauce out of a six-string while he sings songs that are deep, regal, and charming all at once. His voice is strong but not over-bearing, his accent ever-present without being distracting. ‘Swonderful.
Supporting this bill tonight, Double Phelix recording artist FIONA DICKINSONwill be playing her own brand of folk-infused music. Sweeping and swelling musical colors cushion a soulful and emotive voice. A Kalamazoo favorite.
Courtesy doublephelix.com
Finally, one of my personal favorite acts that this city has to offer, ALEX QUINLAN will be pickin’ and a-grinin’. His bass-baritone is gritty, yet soothing all at once. He sings songs about post-industrialism and sentimentality (and occasionally a Grieg quote or two). Again with the finger-style six-string, though in an entirely different way from Alasdair. Hopefully his brother Marcus and his upright bass can make it, too.
The music starts tonight at 8pm at the 411 Club (411 N. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, attached the Metro). The door is 5 bucks, but all that scratch goes to Alasdair. Unfortunately, this particular gig is 18+ (sorry guys).
The 411 Club has a special event on the way for those with an appreciation for the abstract.
The great BLUES CONTROL is coming to town! I’ve been listening to this band for a few years now and have been wanting to book them just as long.
Blues Control (Drag City Records) is a modern Synthesizer & Guitar Duo with a unique sound. There are many different influences and genres blending together in a way I’ve never heard elsewhere. Listen closely and you can pick up on ambient textures, folk whispers, noise drones, jazz riffs and sometimes even the blues. Sounds flow effortlessly and are best thought of as a film soundtrack. Just sit back and let the waves take you far away…
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