DRGN KING (Photo credit: theswollenfox.com)
Summer is heading towards its end, but that doesn’t mean that Harrisburg’s music scene is winding down too.
Our little city continues to invite visits from excellent, nationally renowned touring artists, often featured within some of our smaller venues. This is the perfect opportunity to hear excellent live music in a setting that promotes a level of interaction that cannot be replicated in a larger arena. So, make your way to one of these great shows and introduce yourself to the artists, buy an album (preferably on vinyl) straight from the source, and support Harrisburg’s amazing musical culture.
DRGN KING w/THE INDIAN BURN BAND, 8/17, 6PM, LITTLE AMPS UPTOWN, $5 SUGGESTED DONATION
There is nothing like seeing a solid, energetic rock band in the intimate confines of a small space. When Philadelphia’s DRGN KING takes the “stage” at Little Amps Uptown, their infectious rock hooks will fill every corner of the friendly coffee shop. But don’t let the setting fool you. This is a rock band with a solid repertoire of soaring and bombastic anthems designed to fill large clubs. Their full-length, 2013 album, “Paragraph Nights,”was released by the Hoboken, N.J., imprint Bar/None. DRGN KING will be supported by locals, the Indian Burn Band.
Ed. Note: This show has been cancelled.
ARBOREA, 8/22, 8PM, THE MAKESPACE, $5
The haunting folk duo, Arborea, will be making their way to the equally moody atmosphere of The MakeSpace. Wife and husband Shanti and Buck Curran compose delicate psychedelic folk that conjures up images of the autumnal wilderness, centered around Shanti’s lilting melodies and melancholic lyrics. They have caught the attention of WNYC’s “Spinning on Air,” been featured in a “Tiny Desk Concert,” and have been a showcase performer at Austin’s famed SXSW festival.
MATT WHEELER & VINTAGE HEART, 8/30, 9PM, HMAC
Lancaster County’s Matt Wheeler is a folk songwriter in the truest sense of the word. His songs are morose and thoughtful, designed to tell stories that are deeply personal yet instantly relatable. Channeling a long and rich tradition, his music invites comparisons to James Taylor, Josh Ritter and Iron & Wine. His backing band, Vintage Heart, only complements Wheeler’s tendency towards introspection, with laid back folk-rock percussion and moody string arrangements elevating the impact of tales of searching and heartbreak.
Mentionables: Dr. Slothclaw and The Dogs of Lust, Abbey Bar, 8/1; Indigo Girls, Whitaker Center, 8/13; Yo Momma’s Big Fat Booty Band, Abbey Bar, 8/26; Hot Jam Factory, Little Amps Downtown, 8/29
