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I saw two shows locally last week that are well-deserving of mention. On Thursday, Reed Foehl, based in Colorado, played an impressive CD-release show at the River Street Jazz Café, and Holy Ghost Tent Revival on Saturday returned to The Bog, where the Greensboro, N.C., band has developed quite a following.

Foehl’s show was opened by Charles Havira, who was backed by Mike Miz on guitar and Cabinet’s Dylan Skursky and J.P. Biondo. The musicians meshed together beautifully, delivering clear-minded versions of Havira and Miz selections as well as a (Bob) Dylan tune or three. Foehl played what could be considered a low-key set, but his vocal abilities and songwriting prowess were on display, if you cared to pay attention. A few Neil Young covers sweetened the deal.

HGTR, which has played The Bog before and often shares shows with Scranton’s And The Moneynotes, brought a high-level of energy to its well-attended two-set show. Many in the crowd were repeat offenders, familiar with the music, which has elements of vaudeville, rock and ska, thanks to heavy use of trombone. It was the third time I’ve seen HGTR, and the band never fails to entertain.

This weekend should prove equally diverse and pleasing for local music fans, with Robes — from Wilkes-Barre and based in Philadelphia — playing shows at Café Metropolis, Corner Café and the Mayday Festival in Kirby Park, Bob Alunni and Nicole Erin Carey at The Bog on Saturday and a local Blues Review at the Jazz Café on Sunday. If none of those catch your interest, check out more shows here and here.

About the Author

Education
Penn State University, University Park
Bachelors degree: Journalism, English minor
Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia
Masters of arts degree: Writing studies
Manchester University, Manchester, England
Communications

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