This is an incredibly special episode of The High Note! First, I talk about Mordecai‘s debut album “It’s Never Enough.” Read my blog for info and see Mordecai Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Holocene in Portland. Next, I talk about […]
Author: Shaun Smith
Mordecai Puts It All Into ‘It’s Never Enough’
Blending complex and emotional beats with deep, introspective lyrics, the Portland-based band Mordecai has created a strong debut album, “It’s Never Enough.” The duo of multi-instrumentalist Andrew Alexander Endres and violinist Kate Kilbourne create an […]
Philadelphia Folk Festival Prepares For 56th Edition Of Tradition
The legacy of the oldest continually-run outdoor music festival in North America will converge with fellowship, and of course music, at the 56th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival next week. On the third week of August […]
Toro Y Moi Heals His Soul With ‘Boo Boo’
Toro Y Moi guides listeners on a psychedelic safari through lush landscapes of loops and synths on “Boo Boo,” released Friday, July 7. Chaz Bear, who performs under the moniker of Toro Y Moi, combines […]
Episode 4 – Hittin’ The High Note With Amazing Ventnor
Episode 4 is here and it’s the second in the Hittin’ The High Note series at Ventnor Coffee. In this episode, I sit down with Michael Einwechter, the Director of Amazing Ventnor and the Music […]
Real Estate Creates A Suburban Sound On ‘In Mind’
With a lush landscape painted with beautifully layered guitars, “In Mind,” describes where the heady new Real Estate album puts its listeners. “In Mind” is like a modern “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and […]
Episode 3 – New Music Friday And Ben Folds Review
Shaun Smith talks about new music releases from Friday, April 21 and talks to Adam Hernandez about the Ben Folds concert on Friday at Borgata in Atlantic City. You can listen via Libsyn, iTunes […]
Setlist Gamble Pays Off For Ben Folds in Atlantic City
Like most people on Friday night in Atlantic City, Ben Folds was feeling lucky. The phenomenal pianist who became first became popular with Ben Folds Five during the MTV era and more recently has composed concertos, is […]
Jazz Is Phsh To Combine Heady Sounds Thursday, April 20 In Philadelphia
Combining two types of heady music, Jazz is Phsh is playing in support of its debut album Thursday, April 20 at World Café Live in Philadelphia sponsored by Oscar Blues Brewery. As a fan of both […]
Sundara Karma Feeds Off The Energy Of Teenage Tension
On its debut album, Sundara Karma nails 12 indie rock tracks that combine youthful play and smart songwriting.