CHIEFTAINS 4/25, Rosemont theatre You know they’re Irish, you know they’re good at it, and as far as I know this show, unlike their recent records, will be blissfully free of celebrity cameos.
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BABYLONIAN TILES 4/26, Metro The press kit claims “Pink Floyd meets Siouxsie and the Banshees” but the itchy insistence of front woman Bryna Golden’s tinny organ brings more to mind a gothier, girlier Fuzztones. Their album Green Midnight Glow (St. Thomas) could benefit from a little more bottom end, but they’re promising, and much less precious than openers Blue Dahlia, who should appeal to anyone who found the Cocteau Twins too rowdy.
JOE D’URSO & STONE CARAVAN 4/26, Abbey Pub If Bruce Springsteen is the Boss, this unintentionally parodying hero-worshipper is the Office Manager. In this kind of music, sincerity is everything–after songwriting ability, that is. On Mirrors, Shoestrings & Credit Cards (Schoolhouse Records), when D’Urso belts “You know I’ll always be there for you,” it at least sounds like a heartfelt threat.
Art accompanying story in printed newspaper (not available in this archive): Uncredited photo of The Chieftains.
