If I Dropped By… with Jared Griffin of Sioux City Kid

Sioux City Kid will be at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2 this coming Tuesday, June 10 at 10PM.  So, in anticipation of the show, it seemed like the perfect time to pose my "If I Dropped By…" questions to Sioux City Kid's Jared Griffin.  Now, if you're not familiar, scroll down to the bottom of the post and checkout the band's new single "Heartbreak Shakedown".  I think you'll like it.

Quirky NY Chick (QNYC): ... and brought a friend who didn't know your music, what song of yours would you play for them and why?

Jared Griffin (JG): Ol' Tennessee. It's my most personal song. 

Kan Wakan Release New Album + "Mont Blanc"

Los Angeles based band Kan Wakan released their full-length debut, Moving On, this week.  Check out the track "Mont Blanc" below.

Kan Wakan emerged in early 2012, the musical brainchild of composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Gueorgui I. Linev.  The Bulgarian-born musician originally set out to create solely instrumental music inspired by his lifelong passion for classical minimalism, but the involvement  of  chanteuse  Kristianne  Bautista  and  producer/guitarist  Peter  Potyondy rapidly saw the project grow in both scope and purpose.

“Initially  the  project  began  as  an  outlet  for  me  to  perform  some  of  my  bedroom instrumental  ideas  with  a  small  chamber  ensemble  comprised  of  strings,  brass  and percussion” Linev says, “At one point it felt natural to me to introduce guitars, keyboard and drums into the mix, and around this time is when I met with Peter and Kristianne. It took a very natural course as we spent the next year or so experimenting together and more like minded musicians came into the mix.”

Love Crushed Velvet - "Lover, Leave The Lights On"

Check out the latest video clip from Love Crushed Velvet.  The track, "Lover, Leave The Lights On" is from the album Delusions.

Tell No Foxx - "Boulevard"

Check out this clip of "Boulevard" from Tell No Foxx.  It was directed by Alec Moore and stars Tristan Heanue and Alicja Ayres.  

Tell No Foxx will release their self-titled debut EP on July 4.

The Family Rain - "You Should Be Glad You've Got A Man"

Check out "You Should Be Glad You've Got A Man" from UK band The Family Rain.

Upcoming: James Bay To Play The Slipper Room on 6/18 + "Let It Go"

UK singer/songwriter James Bay will be crossing the water to do some shows here in the US.  He'll be in New York at The Slipper Room on Wednesday, June 18 and the following night, June 19 at Mercury Lounge (sold-out).  See below for more details.

To whet your appetite, check out the track "Let it Go" below.  It's from his recently released EP, Let It Go.

James Bay

Wednesday, June 18

The Slipper Room

167 Orchard Street

New York, NY

Doors: 7PM; Show: 8PM

Tickets: $10

21+

Tour Dates

• 6/9         Los Angeles, CA                School Night @ Bardot
• 6/10       Los Angeles, CA                Hotel Café
• 6/18       New York, NY                   Slipper Room
• 6/19       New York, NY                   Mercury Lounge [supporting Asgeir]

James Bay’s “Let It Go” was produced by Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Of Monsters and Men) and is a heartfelt bookend to a past relationship, which James admits was “super personal and quite hard to write. It outlines the point in a relationship where you think that you should perhaps put it all to bed. We tried it again, and we tried really hard. Maybe we can just be friends and let it go. It’s really honest, and I got something off my chest.” 

Hailing from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, James Bay is a 23 year old singer/songwriter who has had a quick rise to success after he was discovered in early 2013 and later was selected as an opening act for The Rolling Stones at their Hyde Park show in 2013. The same year he released his The Dark of The Morning EP and also opened for Newman, Kodaline, Tom Odell, Beth Orton and will be going on tour with Hozier this fall.

Danielia Cotton - "Sideways"

Singer/songwriter, Danielia Cotton recently released a new EP, Woodstock, at the beginning of May.  In support of that, we get a video for the track, "Sideways".  Check it out below.  

If you haven't seen Cotton live, I recommend doing so…the lady kills it.  Visit her website or Facebook page for upcoming dates.

Har Mar Superstar - "Restless Leg"

Har Mar Superstar aka Sean Tillman, released a hilarious video for his infectious song, "Restless Leg", last week.  The track is from the album Bye Bye 17.  Check it out below.

If I Dropped By... with Jared Kolesar of Jared & The Mill

This week, I posed my "If i Dropped By…" question to Jared Kolesar of Jared & The Mill. The band garnered national attention after they went to the hospital and played for a fan who had been injured in the horrible vehicle accident that took place during SXSW.  Then, came word that they would be supporting pop legend Barry Gibb on his current tour which will make a stop at Jones Beach Theater on Friday, May 23.  I recommend checking them out if you haven't already done so; they're talented fellas. That being said, it seemed like the perfect time to make one of my hypothetical visits.

Quirky NY Chick (QNYC): ... and brought a friend who didn't know your music, what song of yours would you play for them and why?

Jared Kolesar (JK): There's a song we play that isn't on the record unfortunately, but it's a fairly clear example of what we're about, it's a western waltz ballad about missing somebody back home despite how much fun you're having with your friends out on adventures. Larry also has a phat solo he plays and it gets me all riled up.  It's called "Confessions of an Outlaw" by the way.

Red Wanting Blue - "You Are My Las Vegas + New Album & NYC Show

Red Wanting Blue released a video for their song, "You Are My Las Vegas" last week.  The track is from their upcoming album.  I love this catchy ditty and the video featuring their mothers is just beyond adorable.  Check it out below.

These guys are great live.  If you haven't seen them you should.  If you have then you know what I'm talking about. Either way, you'll get the chance this summer.  They're hitting the road and will make a stop in New York at The Bowery Ballroom on Friday, August 15.  Doors are at 8PM; 18+. Tickets go on-sale TODAY at 12PM (Noon).

Red Wanting Blue are scheduled to release Little America on July 1.