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Kirby Sewell Band: Bought Myself a Hammer
Listen to the “You’ve Been a Bad Bad Girl” on the new album Bought Myself a Hammer by The Kirby Sewell Band and you may feel as if you’re hearing the second coming of Jerry Lee Lewis. But then switch to “Bought Myself a Hammer” or “White Light, White Heat,” and you might flash on the blues sound of Sam Cooke. Plenty of contemporary musicians have a newfound love affair with the blues, but few seem to pull off the various styles as cheekily and adeptly as this six-piece group. Major credit has to go to frontman Sewell’s lead vocals that are as steamy as a Memphis summer day, but equal credit goes to the sultry guitar, and pulsating percussion including strong keys that weave through but never dominate the music. Fasten your seatbelts, blues fans. The Kirby Sewell Band is coming to get ya.
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Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger "The Pequod"
In honor of Umphrey’s McGee’s return to Summer Camp this weekend, we present the group’s Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger performing this version of “The Pequod” from UM’s Anchor Drops.
Golden Bloom "Flying Mountain"
Golden Bloom stopped by Relix to perform a tune from their latest EP No Day Like Today.
The Chapin Sisters "Crying in the Rain"
The Chapin Sisters share an tune from their new album A Date With the Everly Brothers.
Night Moves "Country Queens"
Minneapolis-based Night Moves share a song from their record, Colored Emotions, live at Relix.
The Giving Tree Band "Brown Eyed Women"
The Giving Tree Band enjoy a spring day on the Relix rooftop, while performing a classic Grateful Dead tune.
Hayden "Blurry Nights"
Canadian singer-songwriter Hayden performs a duet with his sister-in-law Lou Canon. The song appears on Us Alone his first record on Broken Social Scene’s Arts & Crafts Productions.
The Milk Carton Kids "Hope of a Lifetime"
The Milk Carton Kids share the first song from their new album, The Ash & Clay.
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