This month, there’s a whole extra day to appreciate music. While there aren’t any shows on my radar for Feb. 29, hit me up if you’ve got a solid Leap Day/bonus tracks playlist. Happy listening!
SO METAL
2/10, Veil Of Maya, H*MAC
The Chicago metalcore/djent outfit, Veil Of Maya, now in their 20th(!) year as a band, is supporting the release of their 2023 album “[m]other.” The band’s sound has evolved a lot over the last decade, notably incorporating Lukas Magyar’s signature cleaner vocal sound after he officially joined the band in 2015. While attendees are sure to hear songs from “[m]other,” I’d recommend also checking out “Overthrow” or “Outrun” for a sampling of the band’s other works to get a taste of what you’re going to experience at the show.
MORTALITY IN ALL ITS GLORY
2/21, Harrisburg University Presents Indigo De Souza, XL LIVE
Arguably coming off a breakout year with the release of her third LP, “All of This Will End,” Asheville singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza hits the stage at XL Live this month. Her song, “You Can Be Mean,” was one of my favorite 2023 releases (and is stuck in my head quite often), and the album as a whole is a beautiful compilation of songs that really feel like De Souza is coming into her own and choosing joy despite the pain and odds stacked against her, which listeners might hear on her other releases. This’ll be a good one to catch.
CALLING ALL DEADHEADS
2/24, Splintered Sunlight, XL Live
I grew up in a house filled with music, and one of the bands usually gracing our speakers was the Grateful Dead. It’s safe to say that I have been to my fair share of Dead & Co. and tribute band shows. Splintered Sunlight is among the best bringing something unique to the live experience of appreciating the Dead’s music. So, if you or a loved one have an appreciation for this legendary band, or just love to jam out, this is for you!
Honorable Mentions
2/3 — KC & The Sunshine Band, Hershey Theatre
2/10 — Go Up Records Baddies Bash, XL Live
2/15 — Alash Ensemble, H*MAC
2/16 — Papadosio & Tauk, XL Live
2/16 — The Maxwell Project, West Shore Theatre
2/22 — Blake Shelton & Dustin Lynch, Giant Center
2/23 — Almost Honest Album Release Show, West Shore Theatre
2/24 — Harrisburg University Presents “Our American Songbook” featuring Bria Skonberg & Benny Benack III, The Forum
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