DR. SLOTHCLAW AND THE DOGS OF LUST, AUG. 1
MUSICAL NOTES
8 BIG BANDS, SMALL SPACES
Amazing music, up close and personal. BY ANDREW DYRLI HERMELING
S
ummer is heading towards its end, but that doesn’t mean Harrisburg’s music scene is winding down.
Our little city continues to invite visits from excellent, nationally renowned touring artists, often featured within some of our smaller venues. Tis is the perfect
opportunity to hear excellent live music in a setting that promotes a level of interaction that cannot be replicated in a larger arena. So, make your way to one of these great shows and introduce yourself to the artists, buy an album (preferably on vinyl) straight from the source, and support Harrisburg’s amazing musical culture.
DRGN KING w/THE INDIAN BURN BAND, 8/17, 6 P.M., LITTLE AMPS
UPTOWN, $5 SUGGESTED DONATION: Tere is nothing like seeing a solid, energetic rock band in the intimate confines of a small space. When Philadelphia’s DRGN KING takes the “stage” at Little Amps Uptown, their infectious rock hooks will fill every corner of the friendly coffee shop. But don’t let the setting fool you. Tis is a rock band with a solid repertoire of soaring and bombastic anthems designed to fill large clubs. Teir full- length, 2013 album, “Paragraph Nights,” was released by the Hoboken, N.J., imprint Bar/ None. DRGN KING will be supported by locals, the Indian Burn Band.
ARBOREA, 8/22, 8 P.M., THE MAKESPACE, $5: Te haunting folk duo, Arborea,
will be making their way to the equally moody atmosphere of Te MakeSpace. Wife and husband Shanti and Buck Curran compose delicate psychedelic folk that conjures up images of the autumnal wilderness, centered around Shanti’s lilting melodies and melancholic lyrics. They have caught the attention of WNYC’s “Spinning on Air,” been featured in a “Tiny Desk Concert,” and have been a showcase performer at Austin’s famed SXSW festival.
MATT WHEELER & VINTAGE HEART, 8/30, 9 P.M., HMAC: Lancaster County’s Matt Wheeler is a folk songwriter in the truest sense of the word. His songs are morose and thoughtful, designed to tell stories that are deeply personal yet instantly relatable. Channeling a long and rich tradition, his music invites comparisons to James Taylor, Josh Ritter and Iron & Wine. His backing band, Vintage Heart, only complements Wheeler’s tendency towards introspection, with laid back folk-rock percussion and moody string arrangements elevating the impact of tales of searching and heartbreak.
Mentionables: Dr. Slothclaw and Te Dogs of Lust, Abbey Bar, 8/1; Indigo Girls,
Whitaker Center, 8/13; Yo Momma’s Big Fat Booty Band, Abbey Bar, 8/26; Hot Jam Factory, Little Amps Downtown, 8/29
DRGN KING (Photo credit:
theswollenfox.com) 08.14 | THE BURG | 45 THE ABBEY BAR 50 N. CAMERON ST., HARRISBURG
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INDIGO GIRLS, AUG. 13 THE WHITAKER CENTER
225 MARKET ST., HARRISBURG 8 17
DRGN KING W/ THE INDIAN BURN BAND, AUG. 17
LITTLE AMPS COFFEE ROASTERS 1836 GREEN ST., HARRISBURG STARTS AT 6 PM
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ARBOREA, AUG. 22 THE MAKESPACE
1916 N. THIRD ST., HARRISBURG STARTS AT 8 PM
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MATT WHEELER & VINTAGE HEART, AUG. 30
HMAC STAGE ON HERR 1110 N 3RD ST., HARRISBURG STARTS AT 9 PM
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