A Real Cool Time in Cranford: RCU Presents Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders with Rootless and Seawind of Battery – 9/10/22

All polaroids by @RoseGardens, and all other pictures are by Christopher Bruno. Please follow them and check out more of their work! The first ever public Record Crates United event was an astounding experience. I immediately want to thank everyone who leant a hand to make this day the brightest in the site’s history thus far.Continue reading “A Real Cool Time in Cranford: RCU Presents Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders with Rootless and Seawind of Battery – 9/10/22”

Espers and Vetiver, White Eagle Hall 8.26.18

Espers The moon was full, the clouds parted and the earliest hint of autumn was in the air, so this was the perfect time for Espers to emerge once again. For fans like myself that could never catch the band live during their heyday, it started to really feel like that was truly how itContinue reading “Espers and Vetiver, White Eagle Hall 8.26.18”

RIP Bruce Hampton

As many of you may have heard, the world lost a true genius and one of the most unique minds in music the other day when Bruce Hampton collapsed on stage due to a fatal heart attack. His contributions to the world of outsider music and outré thinkers are immeasurable. Personally, the Hampton Grease Band’s MusicContinue reading “RIP Bruce Hampton”

Elizabeth Cotten – Live!

Elizabeth Cotten Live! (1983) Arhoolie Records LP/CD This album has held a special place in my heart for sometime now. Elizabeth Cotton was a fairly legendary folk and blues musician who left a large wake of influence behind her all through her long life. She picked up guitar and banjo and began writing her ownContinue reading “Elizabeth Cotten – Live!”