A few minutes before Timbers performed at Coda on Saturday afternoon, I thought it’d be amusing if the alt-country band dared to cover the Pitbull and Ke$ha hit “Timber.” I didn’t have to wait long. As soon as the pedal steel player began riffing at the top of the set, I realized that Timbers would open with the novelty song. The band’s ability to mock its name allowed me to forgive its occasional forays into tepid folk. Although the capacity audience of more than 50 included lots of children, the band’s toughest songs inspired a friend to suggest that the matinee show had a “Davey’s at 2 a.m.” vibe.
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I reviewed Tesla’s concert at the Midland theater.
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I contributed a Local Listen segment about Marcus Hampton to KCUR.
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Joyce DiDonato sang a Henry Purcell composition at the Stonewall Inn.
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The Prism Quartet’s Heritage/Evolution features contributions by the likes of Dave Liebman, Rudresh Mahanthappa and Greg Osby. RIYL: The World Saxophone Quartet, skronk, the 29th Street Quartet. The group features the Kansas City based Zach Sherman.
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New Riddim’s Second Sight is RIYL: the Blue Riddim Band, 2 Tone, the Slackers.
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Essiet Okun Essiet’s Shona displays a few interesting variations on mainstream jazz. RIYL: Bobby Watson, all about that bass, Ron Carter.
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I have yet to hear Bob Dylan’s homage to Frank Sinatra, but I have played Hiss Golden Messenger’s Southern Grammar EP a couple times. It’s a spot-on homage to Planet Waves.
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I’m mystified at the backlash directed at Sam Smith by viewers of the Grammy Awards. His duet with Mary J. Blige was the highlight of the broadcast. Besides, I’m a fan of “Stay With Me.”
(Original image of Timbers at Coda by There Stands the Glass.)
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