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As Quickly As The Nighttime Hits

Word from Philadelphia is that Andrew Gray played his last show with Hoots & Hellmouth on Friday.

Hopefully word is wrong. And, even if it's not wrong yet, I've already started my bid to turn it wrong next August. Stay tuned for updates on that effort.

In the meantime, head over to Kickstarter and help one of the greatest bands in the world produce a new album.

And, of course, listen to Andrew croon:

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Three Penny Charm is track 4 on The Holy Open Secret.

Old Reliable

Back to email posting after an unsuccessful dabble in post.ly.

I'll try again someday soon, but, for now, I'll just get the song up.

Because it's a good one.

Especially for people from The Shire.

Roll, Brandywine, Roll is track 10 on The Holy Open Secret.

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Boots Worn Real High

Saw Hoots and Hellmouth last night. After two songs in a tiny, table-filled venue, they successfully requested that people start dancing. I was impressed.

By the request and by the fact that they sang a song about a gypsy.

Two Hearts, a Snake, and a Concubine is track 5 on Hoots and Hellmouth.

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I Don't Think I Would Stop (Even If I Could)

Mentioned Hoots and Hellmouth on this blog yesterday.  Recorded a little video about them a few hours ago.  They're good.

I'm going to dance like a maniac the next time I see them live. 

Rattle These Bones is track 7 on Hoots and Hellmouth. 

I need to figure out what bands are thinking when they do the self titled thing.  It's weird.  Seems to me like a total missed opportunity.

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Pack Your Chopsticks and Your Tights

Went to see The Spinto Band in Philly last night.

A band called Hoots and Hellmouth played the set before Spinto's.  They were awesome.  No drummer, just little plywood platforms under their feet and lots of stomping.

I woke up this morning wanting more, so I swung by Geesh and Jon's to borrow the H&H CD they bought at the show.

They weren't home.  And neither was the CD.  So I grabbed what was sitting on their stereo and sent them text messages thanking them.

I found Frightened Rabbit.  An album called Sing the Greys.  My favorite so far is track 11, a song called Snake.

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Note: Pretty sure it's "pack your chapstick and your tights," but I think they should change it.