Image of the Day-"Paying These Dues"

12th Annual WYEP Alternative Souper Bowl

Bill Toms

Joy Ike 

Mark Dignam

Carnegie Library

 Oakland

This was my fifth 'Souper Bowl'. The venue change from the now closed Eastside Borders had the crowd spilling out into the stacks. Free music before the big game is always a good time. Check out more photos here.

 

Image of the Day-"Cans of Champagne"

12th Annual WYEP Alternative Souper Bowl
Sunday February 6th, 2010
Borders Books And Music
East End

I am losing count on how many of these annual events I have been to. This year featured Nik & The Central Plains, The Wreckids, and J.D. Eicher & The Goodnights. Three hours of free local music is always a good thing. More pics here.

Image Of The Day-"Oh, Magdalene!"

Boca Chica
11th Annual WYEP Alternative Souper Bowl
Sunday February 7, 2010
Borders Books And Music
East End

Continuing the tradition of performing with an ever-evolving line-up, the band's set consisted of the two mainstays in the group. Hallie and Susanna sounded just perfect as a duo. Spare, low-key, beautiful renditions of the tunes. I tried to find an archived podcast of the broadcast on YEP's site with no luck. For some reason I don't think they have any of the Souper Bowls available to listen. More photos here.

Image Of The Day-"Singin' The Blues"

Ernie Hawkins

11th Annual WYEP Alternative Souper Bowl
Sunday February 7, 2010
Borders Books And Music
East End

I never saw Ernie play before and I have to say there is nothing like live fingerpickin' blues on a snowy Sunday morning.

Image Of The Day-"Single Girl, Married Girl"

Meeting Of Important People

11th Annual WYEP Alternative Souper Bowl
Sunday February 7, 2010
Borders Books And Music
East End

This was my fourth 'Souper Bowl' in a row. It was looking rather grim if I would make it at all, being the day after Pittsburgh gets dumped on with 21" of snow. Crazy! My trusty Subaru AWD and new tires took care of that. I am so glad I was able to get there because I FINALLY saw MOIP play an acoustic set, which was just incredible. Among new songs and 'hits', we were treated to an amazing cover of Lohio's 'We'll Hide Ourselves Underneath' which is a front runner to be my favorite live moment of the year. That is until I see Greg play it. Seriously, just beautiful. The boys are working on releasing an EP this summer and I should have some shots of the upcoming recording session, that's if the guys can get it together and get those tuxedos! Boca Chica and Ernie Hawkins photos will be posted soon.

My girl Ruth was also in attendance and gave me a few pics of yours truly in action. She is a wonderful local photographer and I encourage you to visit her site.

Image of the Day-"Sometimes I See You on The Lawn"

WYEP 10th Annual Alternative Souper Bowl

Good Night, States

Sunday February 1, 2009

Borders Eastside

East Liberty

I love the fact that this band was on the bill this year and they included (albeit short and toned down a tad) a signature 'feedback' segue in their set...in a BOOKSTORE! More tomorrow.

Image of the Day-"We Could Be Dancing"

WYEP 10th Annual Alternative Souper Bowl

Nicole Reynolds

Sunday February 1, 2009

Borders Eastside

East Liberty

As Nicloe started singing, Moe Tucker immediately came to mind. Her delivery reminded me of The Velvet Underground's song 'After Hours'. I also was amazed at how small her hands were. Usually guitar players have skinny hands with loooong fingers, but she has little paws. Sure knows how to use them, though!

Image of the Day-"Silence Like Crystal"

WYEP 10th Annual Alternative Souper Bowl

Brewer's Row

Sunday February 1, 2009

Borders Eastside

East Liberty


This band was BOSS! By' boss' I mean surprisingly good. A virtual family affair (Dad and Son on ax, daughter on keys and cousin on skins with a family friend on bass) who play incredibly accessible rock and roll music. Love it!

Image of the Day-"Alternative Souper Bowl"

WYEP 10th Annual Alternative Souper Bowl

Brewer's Row

Nicole Reynolds

Good Night, States

Sunday February 1, 2009

Borders Eastside

East Liberty

This is always a nice diversion to the big game later in the evening. I have been going for three years now and what a way to spotlight and discover local music. I'll have much more in the days to come.