A giant “glamour” shot of a Canadian and, no, we aren’t talking Bieber. A family of band members and a band of boys grace our Harrisburg haunts this October. Get the skinny on them below.
Robert Randolph & The Family Band, FedLive, Oct. 3, doors at 7:30 p.m.
The past few years have been a dedicated slog for Robert Randolph and his two parts rock ‘n’ roll, one part gospel and a twist of blues of a band. His new album, “Amped Up” (three years in the making), has all the elements of the past success he’s had with the energizing, steel-guitar sounds. While the first track, “Amped Up”, is a crowd-pleaser, the band takes on issues of economic justice (“Lickety Split”), returning vets (“Welcome Home”) and a long, lost friend (“Blacky Joe”), all while maintaining great spirit and the foundational undertones of gospel, a musical heritage Randolph grew up on.
Jay Arner, The MakeSpace, Oct. 13, doors at 7:30 p.m.
Jay Arner, a Vancouver-based artist, has released his self-entitled album with a giant headshot of himself on the cover, a bold move for a relatively obscure artist and a self-described “shy guy.” His songs harken back to new wave music due to his use of analogue synths and a flat, calm vocal sound. The songs have an Ambulance Ltd. (remember those one LP wonders?) vibe to them, albeit with less production. Call it Canadian summer at The MakeSpace and check this artist on the rise.
The Hackensaw Boys, Appalachian Brewing Company, Oct. 25, doors at 8 p.m.
This string band from Charlottesville has busked and brought game around the world with their old timey songs. After having just completed another European tour, they come to fall in America at just the right time, prepared to elicit yee-haws and boisterous hoedowns. Listen to favorites, “Keep it Simple” and “Can’t Catch Me” for a taste of their country music variety.
Mentionables
Marco Benevento, Appalachian Brewing Company, Oct. 10, doors at 8 p.m.
March Fourth Marching Band, Appalachian Brewing Company, Oct. 11, doors at 8 p.m.
Cabinet, FedLive, Oct. 25, doors at 8 p.m.
