Posted by
Josh on
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
As someone who can turn his nose up at “catchy hooks” I have to admit I am quite impressed by new local minstrels Days of Rae. Their Quiet Profanity release had me thinking of Mazzy Star, which I can totally appreciate. But that’s not to pigeonhole them — they stand firmly on their own feet here.
My hat goes off to these people, who in only a year have made very thorough rounds of the Twin Cities, getting their feet dirty at all kinds of local stages. Lead singer Cherie Rae Cobbs’ voice cuts through the air like a good steel cuts fancy hard cheese. Any local venue should be delighted to be graced with such high caliber musician-ship.
Catch their next show at Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine Cafe on February 20th, or the following week at the Hexagon Bar on February 25th.
Posted by
Josh on
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Oh, for the stuff of dirty fingers around half empty whiskey bottles and one night left on the town to pine after another saloon girl in stiff chapel boots. The Poor Nobodys bring it thicker than well water, and if you try a taste you might just want another.
This local seven-piece delivers some of the greatest thematic stuff I’ve heard in ages. I’ve seen them live twice now, and just had to write up a band who despite their relatively unknown status at home have already had radio play in Australia.
These people are something to behold live. Chris Becknell’s violin serenades while the plucking of Eric Struve’s upright bass leads you step by step to Jenna Wyse’s honeysuckle voice. Along the way a mandolin, accordion, or wash board might even come into play. If you feel the urge to utter words like mellifluous and vertiginous, I won’t look at you askance.
Catch the Poor Nobodys live at the 331 Club in Northeast Minneapolis, a regular venue for them to grace the stage. Their next gig is on Saturday February 27th.
See you there.