Low Water (with Good Night States WYEP’s Artist of the Year)
When: Friday, 2/27/09, 10 PM (21+ show)
Price: $7
Location: Club Cafe, 56-58 S 12th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203 (South Side)
Phone: (412) 431-4950 (Club Cafe)
Website: www.ClubCafeLive.com

Brooklyn’s Low Water will be playing Friday night at Club Cafe with locals, Good Night States. I missed Low Water’s last Pittsburgh show in December due to one of this winter’s now infamous blizzards. I’m excited to have a second chance to see them live after having kept their new record, Twisting the Neck of the Swan, on constant rotation the past few days.

I often associate bands to how and where I will listen to their music. For example, any form of indie electronica (Santo Gold, Justice, Black Kids) is always blasting from my stereo, as I get ready for a night out with the girls. I tend to wake up to Radiohead’s, Hail to the Thief. I fall asleep to anything by Air or Beta Band. I instantly knew Low Water will be my new fix for long drives home after an all-nighter. Since I love to go out, Low Water will be getting plenty of airtime in my ride. Holla.

I would describe Low Water as a pure rock band that features laid back beats, gritty vocals, and airy bright melodies. Low Water definitely has a unique sound where I hear influences by folksy bands such as Wilco and also touches of 90′s UK rockers, The Stone Roses. At Geekstar’s listening party last night, one of my associates clearly pointed out that the production quality on their new CD is top notch. The audio is rich and clean throughout. (Be sure to get a CD at Friday’s show!) Also, some of Low Water’s more upbeat songs give a definite nod to 60′s rock.

One of my favorite songs is Go. This song features a string section written by Dave, the band’s bassist. Low Water recorded the score with members of the Momenta Quartet at NYU. The end result involves slightly hypnotic strings that give an extra level of depth to the song. Go is lush yet slightly moody and dark. The song also has a video that was made in collaboration with sleepdance.org. You can see the video on FUSE’s On Demand channel or below:

YouTube Direktvideo link

Fans of local bands, Lohio, Good Night States, or The Central Plains, should definitely check out Friday’s show. Also, the weather forecast so far seems to be cooperating!

The Dig (with Round Black Ghosts, Willis Tree, The Central Plains)
When: Saturday, 2/28/09, 9 PM (21+ show)
Price: $5
Location: The Thunderbird Cafe, 4023 Butler Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201
Phone: (412) 682-0177 (Thunderbird)
Website: www.thunderbirdcafe.net

Band Websites:
The Dig
Round Black Ghosts
Willis Tree
The Central Plains

Don’t look any further for plans, Saturday night the 28th! Head over to The Thunderbird Cafe in Lawrenceville for a fabulous show featuring NYC’s The Dig along with local favorites Round Black Ghosts, Willis Tree, and The Central Plains (love ‘em!). All for 5 bones!

The Thunderbird is best known for attracting an eclectic crowd, their great beer selection, and grilled cheese. Oh, and punk rock karaoke!

The Dig’s band mates have played together in some capacity since they were each 12 years old. They currently are touring the east coast in support of their new EP, Good Luck and Games. Last night, The Dig played with local boys, The Takeover UK, at their Baltimore gig. Recently, they opened for Pittsburgh’s own, Girl Talk (another Geekstar fave!).

I first experienced The Dig when I visiting their website where I was greeted with neon colors and robots. My two favorite things! However, The Dig’s music sold me with their blend of fuzzy guitars, breathy vocals, and upbeat rhythms. I’m reminded of the Stereophonics mixed with The Helio Sequence (minus the elecronica).

Download ‘She’s Going to Kill That Boy’ for free and decide for yourself.

This should be a pretty killer show but if The Dig brings robots on stage, then Geekstar will be a fan for life! (Just a suggestion!)

Hope to see you there!

Live music from ANNASAY, THEE ADORA, and REPUBLIC OF ONE. the event benefits Rapha House, an organization committed to rescuing young girls who are victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and prostitution by providing them with a safe home where they can heal and receive an education, which will allow them to make good choices for their future. Come support really great bands for a good cause. I’m friends will Thee Adora and they have been getting quite a buzz around Pittsburgh. This will be a fun night. See you there!

When: Saturday, January 31 2009
Time: 7 PM-10 PM (doors 6:30 PM)
Price: $5
Where: The Capital Theater, 500 Salem Lane, Gibsonia PA 15044

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