ThaBombShelter Blog - Bands on tour

• "Lie Down in the Light" Bonnie "Prince" Billy

  I love this album. Why beat around the bush, and fill up space with useless hyperbole and rambling? When I first listened to this album I was immediately reminded of Iron & Wine's incredible "Shepherd's Dog", in that there was a noticeable step in the quality of the songwriting, the...(read full post)

  Artists mentioned:
  • Prince
• ThaBombShelter's Wedding Mix

  While the big day is still a few days away, I wanted to share the following songs with you all while I had a chance. As some of you may know, Emily and I have been engaged since May 5, 2007, and this saturday, June 14th, 2008, we will become...(read full post)

  Artists mentioned:
  • British Sea Power ON TOUR (UK)
  • Death Cab For Cutie ON TOUR (US/UK)
  • Sharon Jones
  • You ON TOUR (UK)
• Pictures from Eric Chenaux/Thee Silver Mt. Zion

  Here are the pictures from the Eric Chenaux/Silver Mt. Zion show on Tuesday. Enjoy!Eric ChenauxThee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and the Tra-La-La Choir"Amazing Backgrounds" Eric Chenaux"Microphones in the Trees" Thee Silver Mountain ReveriesEric Chenaux: Official MySpace BuyThee Silver Mt. Zion: Official Wiki Buy...(read full post)

  Artists mentioned:
  • Silver
• Eric Chenaux/Thee Silver Mt. Zion at Skully's

  The thick drizzle of a thunderstorm was the perfect setting for an evening of pounding, powerful, moving, eerie music from this experimental Canadian collective. I was familiar with their music, thanks to my future Brother-in-Law, Adam (aka html ninja, Silver Galactus), who introduced them to me, along with Godspeed and...(read full post)

  Artists mentioned:
  • Silver
• "You Stood Me Up" Benji Hughes

  From just the little taste I've got here from Benji Hughes (many thanks to Wendy Williams), I cannot wait for his double-disc (!) debut due out in late July. The six tracks on this short EP are all from the massive undertaking, "A Love Extreme," and hopefully it will fulfill...(read full post)

  Artists mentioned:
  • Benji Hughes
• Test Planet Update and an Incredible David Ford Video

  So you may recall the other day when I posted some tracks from a local band, Test Planet. I had no idea what happened that fine band, but lucky for me (and all of you), the drummer of the band, Jason Valentine, found ME.This is the comment he left on...(read full post)

  Artists mentioned:
  • Test ON TOUR (US/UK)
• "Home Before Dark" Neil Diamond

  First of all, let it be known that Neil Diamond is a badass. I think I have to say that at the very beginning given the lack off badassedness embodied by this latest album, "Home Before Dark." Don't get me wrong, this is an excellent collection of songs and Rick...(read full post)

  Artists mentioned:
  • Neil Diamond ON TOUR (US)