Image Of The Day-"Razzle Dazzle Rose"

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Tuesday June 30, 2009
Mr. Smalls Theater
Millvale

This show was terrific. Yeah, the band didn't jump around onstage with rock star theatrics, basically they just stood and played the songs but the songs are great and they sounded excellent live. They seemed a tad sluggish getting out of the gate but picked up a few songs in. I couldn't understand one word Tracyanne mumbled in between songs but then again I was talking to her earlier in the day and that wasn't easy either. Love this disc!

Image Of The Day-"French Navy"

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Tuesday June 30, 2009
WYEP Studios
Southside

The band's latest release 'My Maudlin Career' has been steadily gaining ground in my top ten list for the year and seeing them twice in one day solidified the fact that this band deserves all the attention that they can get. Playing as a trio for the radio session didn't take anything away from the music. In fact, one could argue that the versions were better as a three piece. The band were an hour late to the session and by the way they reaked, their claims of being hungover were justified. Who cares, it's rock and roll, man! Coverage of the show proper tomorrow.