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Just in time for the changing of the seasons, we bring to you some heavy new tunes from Niagara Falls. This is a split CDR with Annapurna Illusion which has been released by the excellent German label, Amid The Waves.

Niagara has two long-form tracks on this limited edition, hand-made release.  Housed in deluxe gatefold, chipboard dvd style packaging with color insert.  We only have a few of these, so grab em while they’re hot. You know, in the Shop.

photo by Dan Cohoon

Niagara was pleased to be a part of WPRB’s annual membership drive. We threw down a heavy set, gave away some records, and hopefully added some cash to the coffers of an incredible radio station. Thanks to DJ Lance Loud for hosting us, and to the ever amazing John Solomon for his gracious engineering.

Set List:

Flatlands

Sequence Of Prophets Part 1

Nibiru Occult

Sequence Of Prophets Part 2

Illuminated Atlas

Download the .zip file here.

Alright now.  The new Enumclaw LP, Opening Of The Dawn, is almost here.  We’re celebrating this “almostness” by accepting pre-orders for this slab of wax.  These tracks are perfect transitional pieces.  Summer into Autumn, awake into sleep, square into circle.  This album has been a looong time coming, and we’re very jazzed for it’s birth into the world.

Once again, Apollo Audio will be serving your free mp3 download needs.  Each record comes with one free download of the mp3 version.  Please head over to the Shoppe, to procure one for yourself or a loved one.  Orders will ship on 9/22/09 .

First video for the upcoming Enumclaw record, Opening Of The Dawn.  We’re doing this one on vinyl with free mp3 downloads.  Pre-ordering coming soon.  

PETER STAMPFEL AND THE ETHER FROLIC MOB
BROTHER JT
IAN NAGOSKI spinning vintage 78rpm records

7:30pm
2037 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125
(enter around the back on Sepviva St.)
Suggested donation $5 Bring your own ether and other whatists
Foul weather moves show indoors to the music parlor

This will be the Philadelphia debut of New York City’s PETER STAMPFEL AND THE ETHER FROLIC MOB who, Stampfel promises, will “stick our hands up the ass of American music, grab it by the throat, and pull it inside-out. It’s 21st century 19th century American music played in a vast variety of 20th century styles.” We’d expect nothing less—Mr. Stampfel is a founding member of the Holy Modal Rounders and the Fugs, and Frolicker JOHN COHEN is a founding member of the New City Ramblers. (That’s them in the photo above.) Two sets from the Mobsters, who, tonight, will be:

* Peter Stampfel/ vocals, banjo, fiddle, guitar, ‘juke (steel strung National Steel Ukulele tuned like a banjo), assorted percussion
* Jeannie Scofield/ vocals, percussion
* John Cohen/ vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin
* Hubby Jenkens/ vocals, guitar, percussion, ‘juke, ukelele
* Eli Smith/ vocals, banjo, harmonica, fiddle, ukulele
* Jane Gilday/ vocals, banjo, harmonica, fiddle
* Walker Shepard/ vocals, banjo, guitar, fiddle, ‘juke
* Annabelle Lee/ vocals, guitar, percussion

Get a swig of the Mob via this live performance and interview from 2006 on the Down Home Radio Show

BROTHER JT will be playing a mix of psychedelic spirituals on acoustic guitar, accompanied by Steve Gigante (Dark Inside The Sun).

“For the past twenty years Brother JT has made records that exemplify the ‘freeness’ and dark-green/blood-red hazy warmth of true psychedelia. As a songwriter, he is so proficient that no one takes notice; as a guitar player, he subtly outshines any slinger around (besides the Cheaterslicks’ Dave Shannon) with riffs, leads and solos that are consistently bewildering; as a rock star…well, he was just born for the job, regardless if anyone ever figures it out. He writes one-liner bits of philosophy that are as memorable as those of Yogi Berra, H. L. Mencken, or Will Rogers. JT is, in short, the most hidden of greatest treasures.” —David Katznelson, Arthur No. 8 (available from Arthur store)

Baltimore’s IAN NAGOSKI (compiler of “Black Mirror: Reflections in Global Musics 1918-1954?) will play recordings from the 78 rpm era including pieces from his new collection of music from the first half of the 20th century, “A String of Pearls” (Canary/ Mississippi Records), including music from Constantinople, Milano, Bucharest, Uttar Pradesh, Armenia, Sunda, Thrace, Jamaica, Serbia, Cairo, Huilotita, Seville, Hue, Aleppo, Rajastan, the Carpathians, a Zuni reservation and much more.

Ian on Baltimore public radio, playing and discussing his 78rpm music finds from around world:
http://bit.ly/130m0w

May 17th, 7pm   Modern Formations Gallery, 4919 Penn Ave.  Pittsburgh, PA

(w/ Psychic Frost, Evening Fires)

May 18th, 7pm   Skylight 307, 307 Market St. 2nd fl.  Philadelphia, PA

(w/ Thinguma*jigSaw, Eric Carbonara)

More info on the shows here, and two new reviews of Sequence of Prophets  just rolled in from Terrascope Online & Tome To The Weather Machine.  Gracias.

Our bros, Free Energy are hosting a show and party at their spot on Friday May 15th.  Booze tricks and party favors!  They’ll throw down a hot, live set, and I’ll be spinning some psych jams as well.  FacebookinitHERE

Sunday April 19, 2009

HUMAN PEOPLE
PRINCE RAINBOW
PILEOFGIRLS

1219 Marlboro St. Philadelphia, PA 19125
3pm BBQ
4pm Showtime