Torrez has got quite
the schedule to fill here at the end of 2002. Saturday had them on WUNH,
yesterday was an in-store at Bullmoose. Tonight they DJ and listen to their own
CD, tomorrow has them live at the Middle East, and after stops in Providence and
Northampton, they take over as December residents Tuesdays at Cambridge nitespot
the Lizard Lounge. Are these guys in demand or what? And with good reason. In
our post-ironic landscape, the swooning, shivering and soul-searching sounds of
Kimberlee and Company really hits the spot. They've been compared to Mazzy Star,
the Cowboy Junkies and Giant Sand, but its more subtle than those. Less invoked
and more evoked. Today is their release date, and to encourage and celebrate,
were having them down to River Gods to spin and soak in the big day. Breeze
takes over late. The CD'll be on sale, too. A pleasant evening with band
tonight at
eavesdrop.
A
Weekly Listening Party
Tuesday Nights from 9 pm to 1 am
Album Playback
10:30 pm
125 River St., Cambridge, MA 02139 [map here]
21+ / FREE / 617.576.1881
Just 4 blocks west of the
Central Square T stop on River St.
++ TONIGHT ++
Torrez is a word-of-mouth band. They're not
about to storm the studio or dump flyers onto your sidewalk, but their sound is
so fragrant and twilit that it will easily pass from friend to friend. Vocalist
Kimberlee Torres lucious vocals spread from speakers, while an electic
but reserved array of instruments frame its lucid effect. Coming from
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Torrez has the kind of intimacy you might expect from
a seaside-lounge, but all the weight and warmth of a midnight moon. The
band will spin influences beforehand, while Mr. Breeze keeps his cool. Sip your
beer and exhale steadily.
:: 9pm - 10:30pm
:: Torrez
:: 11:30pm - 1am: :: Jeff
Breeze
++ NEXT WEEK
++
We originally talked to Columbia about having
a party for the new Primal Scream, but when we got wind they were also releasing
the Coral CD, we were honestly floored. The Coral, highly loved in the UK, is
one part Zappa, one part Beefheart and one part Sly Stone; really fascinating
stuff. Bizarre and artful, but fascinating. The VP of Columbia marketing must be
saying "Wha?" We'll help them out... Primal Scream continues to evolve from
their Stones-y psyche roots, but with guests like Kevin Shields [My Bloody
Valentine], co-producer Andrew Weatherall [Two Lone Swordsmen] and guest
vocalist Kate Moss [Model], you can hardly go wrong. It worked. Amazon.co.uk
calls it "Oddly fantastic" NME says "Consistanly
thrilling." We'll play a little of each record on their release date. Kerry
Gaertner kicks it off while our special guest closes it out. New music is
essential.
:: 9pm - 10:30pm :: Kerry
Gaertner
:: December 3rd, 2002: 23 Skidoo "The
Gospel Comes To New Guinea" [Ronin] Originally released in 1981 on vinyl,
sampled by Future Sounds Of London, Chemical Brothers, etc. Finally on CD.
Reason to celebrate. With UFO.
:: December 10th, 2002: VA "This Is Christmas" [Eskimo
Labs] Not exactly a bunch of rock bands covering hymns, but rather an original
record with various references to the holidays. Certainly, Sir, Alex MacGregor,
Soltero, Secrets, Helms etc. Oh yeah.
:: December 17th, 2002: Neptune "The Ballet Of Process"
[Mr.] Ask anyone who's seen them and they'll tell you: Neptune rocks.
Klanged-up, futureworld, artcore for the reckless.
Duck.
River Gods is
located a small jaunt of the Central Square T. A completely unique, varied
enviroment where the staff actually likes what it does, the friendly confines of
125 River St. is a real mellow and transporting place. And they
have fantastic food until 10. The DJ booth is always occupied after 9pm, as
there's DJs 7 nights a week.
And it's always free. The
run-down:
SUNDAYs
experience the lost 80s funk and spaced-out reggae sounds of
KAVALIER
-- now with live visuals on River Gods new
big-screen projector!
MONDAYs
Boston's alternative alternative WEEKLY DIG arranges a DJ showdown every
week.
- 11/25 :: Joe Keohane [Weekly Dig] vs.
Craig Terlino [Weekly Dig] -
- 12/2 :: Appliance Of Science vs.
Enormous Room
TUESDAYs
eavesdrop continues to bring new music and like-minded DJs.
WEDNESDAYs
provide a midweek respite with a dose of
DUB.
THURSDAYs the
world-renowed DALI brings the BITCHES BREW of beats.
FRIDAYs DJ Al
and Tony work it out: up-beat, down-tempo.
SATURDAYs it's
EASY DOES IT: retro reimagined with easy and good wood.
Check a sample playlist here.
:: EAVESDROP Highlights anticipated releases from the
finest artists and labels. Eavesdrop will preview an entire album a week or so
in advance, with tasteful guest DJs providing music before and after. It's
pretty fun. And it's always free at RG.
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