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January 14 2010

big rock candy mountain tour imminent

We love our independently minded indie bands here at Some American. More importantly, we love bands that are actually out there DOING something instead of playing the same four bars for a bit of fun. With that out of the way, I should inform our west coast readers that Big Rock Candy Mountain, a New Orleans based quartet who have a habit of blowing the doors off of wherever they play, are going to be in your neck of the woods to warm your frozen winter hearts.

You can also listen to the entirety of their debut, Hey Kid below:

Check out the tour and be sure to check out the band’s site for news, updates, and rumors.

BRCM TOUR
Jan 15 • One Eyed Jacks •  w/ MyNameIsJohnMichael • New Orleans, Louisiana

Jan 16 • Super Awesome House Party • Austin, Texas

Jan 17 • Equinox • Las Cruces, New Mexico

Jan 19 • The Mint • Los Angeles, California

Jan 20 • Party • Los Angeles, California

Jan 22 • Gypsy Lounge • Lake Forest, California

Jan 24 • The Knockout • San Francisco, California

Jan 26 • Biko Co-Op • Santa Barbara, California

Jan 29 • Hailey’s w/Oso Closo and Backside Pick • Denton, Texas

Jan 30 • Mango’s w/Smiley With A Knife and Female Demand • Houston, Texas

Jan 31 • Artmosphere w/Oso Closo • Tour Wrap Up Show • Lafayette, Louisiana

January 5 2010

galactic release dark water

New Orleans Funk/Brass/Soul/Awesome legends Galactic will be releasing their latest album YA KA MAY on February 9th, and as a bit of a sneak preview, the quintet have given us a first taste in the form of “Dark Water.” Featuring a vocal performance by the John Boutte, the song is a unique mix of blues and soul that really sticks with you. The slinky bass line is particularly choice.

Formed in the mid 90’s by Washington DC natives Jeff Raines and Robert Mercurio while they attended university in New Orleans, Galactic’s sound is a love letter to that city’s illustrious funk history (most notably The Meters and Professor Longhair). Since the departure of their original vocalist in 2004, Galactic has continued as an instrumental group and have met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly relating to their 2007 release From The Corner To The Block, an album that featured a number of hip hop artists including Chali 2 Na, Lyrics Born, and NO native Juvenile.

You can listen to the track here and while you’re there, check out the collaboration with SF MC Lyrics Born “I Got What You Need.”