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Will Sheff / mmeadows (World Cafe Live, Philadelphia PA, November 17, 2022) [DID NOT ATTEND]

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[DID NOT ATTEND: October 11, 2022] Will Sheff / mmeadows

Will Sheff is the main voice behind Okkervil River, a band that I like but who I don’t know all that well.  I’d like to have seen Okkervil River, although I don’t know if there’s really all that much difference between a Will Sheff and an Okkervil River (he played several Okkervil songs).

But I’m guessing that they are a band that at this time I don’t know well enough to travel all that far for.

This was the third time this year that mmeadows was opening for a show that I wound up not going to.  Wither I really need to see them OR they are cursing me into not going to shows.

Their music is pretty interesting.  Rough Trade publishing describes them this way:

Longtime collaborators Kristin Slipp and Cole Kamen-Green come together for the first time as a duo in mmeadows. The band’s distinct sound is informed by their deep musical backgrounds: Kristin is a current member of indie royalty Dirty Projectors, while Cole has worked directly with Beyoncé on two albums, ‘Beyoncé’ and ‘Four.’ Drawing from their disparate influences, mmeadows sees two people connect in what Paste Magazine calls a sonically “singular” way.

Vocal-focused pop songwriting is the heartbeat of mmeadows, who liberally use found sounds and esoteric vintage instruments in their productions and performances. The band released their first EP, Who Do You Think You Are?, in April 2020.

Perhaps a but too poppy for me, but I’ll bet they’re fun live.

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Finom / mmeadows / Grocer (Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia PA, September 29, 2022) [DID NOT ATTEND]

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[DID NOT ATTEND: September 29, 2022] Finom / Mmeadows / Grocer

In August 2022 Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart announced that they had changed their name from OHMME to Finom, for legal reasons (I wonder what those were).

I don’t care for the new name. I didn’t really love the first name either.

But I saw them open for Jeff Tweedy a few years ago and they were incredible.  Their new album (as Finom) came out a little while ago and I never really got into it–maybe I didn’t give it a chance.  But for whatever reason I wasn;t as interested in this show as I thought I’d be, given how much I loved their set last time.

This is actually the second show that I didn’t go to in which mmeadows was supposed to open.  Their music is pretty interesting.  Rough Trade publishing describes them this way:

Longtime collaborators Kristin Slipp and Cole Kamen-Green come together for the first time as a duo in mmeadows. The band’s distinct sound is informed by their deep musical backgrounds: Kristin is a current member of indie royalty Dirty Projectors, while Cole has worked directly with Beyoncé on two albums, ‘Beyoncé’ and ‘Four.’ Drawing from their disparate influences, mmeadows sees two people connect in what Paste Magazine calls a sonically “singular” way.

Vocal-focused pop songwriting is the heartbeat of mmeadows, who liberally use found sounds and esoteric vintage instruments in their productions and performances. The band released their first EP, Who Do You Think You Are?, in April 2020.

Perhaps a but too poppy for me, but I’ll bet they’re fun live.

I thought I knew Grocer from a Tiny Desk Concert, but I was wrong.  Grocer is a Philly based band that I keep seeing around–so they must be opening for a lot of bands.  Their bandcamp says

Grocer is a band from Philadelphia. Lead by three distinct vocalists, they pendulate between moments of brash atonality, saccharine pop sensibility, and rhythmic acrobatics.

Their compositions are both meticulous and volatile, while their live performances are lauded for explosive chemistry with cheeky curiosity. On their most recent full length, Numbers Game, the band rearranged the puzzle pieces of 90s-influenced rock and dissonant pop into something utterly their own.

I love their chaotic sound as it works with their melodies.  And this blurb makes me realize I need to see them live

Grocer is a multi-vocal guitar band from South Philly that demands context and attention: listen to just one song or wander away mid-set to smoke a cigarette, and you’ll completely miss what they’re about. Featuring three distinct vocalists/lyricists, Grocer is a band that grooves, but never quite settles; a group that loves a good melody, yet remains moments away from chaos. Recently described as “if The Pixies wrote a musical”, their on-stage chemistry is undeniable whether ripping through an Audiotree session or playing in their home city of Philadelphia.

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Sondre Lerche / mmeadows (City Winery Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, May 24, 2022) [DID NOT ATTEND]

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[DID NOT ATTEND: May 24, 2022] Sondre Lerche / mmeadows

I’ve been a fan of Sondre Lerche for about eight years.

I was delighted to have the opportunity to see him live, but when the night of the show came up, my wife and I decided to just stay home instead.  She didn’t really know him–sometimes I get tickets for a show I think she’ll like–and I’m sure that impacted her decision to stay home.

At the same time, it felt like a long drive for a seated show of mellow folk, no matter how good it was.

Here’s a review from the NYC show the night before

Lerche said that his newest album was written and recorded in Norway, where he grew up and hunkered down during lockdown. He kept busy training for marathons, started a wine company, wrote children’s books, and busted out creative new music videos during that span. He also discussed how his working methods have allowed his artistry to evolve and branch out in unique ways.

Lerche’s music has continued to evolve over the years and now encompasses an extraordinary range of styles, each amazing in their own right, from jazz and addictive instrumental ballads to pop melodies and rhythms. Approaching each song is much like examining a gallery piece: once you can overcome the rush and excitement of the melody and can focus on the lyrics, you let them sink in. His thought-provoking, introspective poetry strikes a chord and makes you love and appreciate the songs more with each listen. These elements come together with eclectic, but incredibly appealing results.

I don’t really know mmeadows, but their music is pretty interesting.  Rough Trade publishing describes them this way:

Longtime collaborators Kristin Slipp and Cole Kamen-Green come together for the first time as a duo in mmeadows. The band’s distinct sound is informed by their deep musical backgrounds: Kristin is a current member of indie royalty Dirty Projectors, while Cole has worked directly with Beyoncé on two albums, ‘Beyoncé’ and ‘Four.’ Drawing from their disparate influences, mmeadows sees two people connect in what Paste Magazine calls a sonically “singular” way.

Vocal-focused pop songwriting is the heartbeat of mmeadows, who liberally use found sounds and esoteric vintage instruments in their productions and performances. The band released their first EP, Who Do You Think You Are?, in April 2020.

Perhaps a but too poppy for me, but I’ll bet they’re fun live.

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