.357 String Band - Lightning From the North

How the .357 String Band have slipped through the cracks for me is impossible to understand. They are stunning and their songs are amazing. This is what I picture Scott H. Biram sounding like if he were to have a "string" band backing him.


I have been listening to their latest effort Lightning From the North for the last couple of days and I cannot give it enough praise. If songs like Oh, Adilene don't get you going, you may not have a pulse!


Yes, it is very traditional music but there is a sense of aggression that completes the songs and makes them refreshing and original. The band refers to their brand of Americana as "Streetgrass" which could very well lend itself to my understood aggression. The musicianship is second to none and their talent is definitely adequately expressed with each track.


 Go get this album!

The Black Box Revelation

Ever since hearing, and seeing, Scott H. Biram for the first time I have been in constant pursuit of a band that might possibly meet his energy level. Not by the music played but how it's played live. I say "band" here because I honestly think that not many single performers could surpass Biram's performance and charisma on stage.

Enter two young guys from Belgium who could possibly threaten to measure up. I am currently listening to Silver Threats by The Black Box Revelation for the third time in a row and I can only think of one thing.

I have to see these guys live!

The recorded music I am hearing right now is full of energy and these guys are rapidly climbing my "must see in 2010" list. These two definitely have figured out what Rock and Roll is and let's hope that they can pull this fantastic, energy-filled, album off live. Hoping to see you somewhere in Europe!

Scott H. Biram

For those of you who missed the Scott H. Biram show at the Media Club 2 weeks ago, I just need to say... that is really too bad. The man is absolutely amazing and easily one of the more talented individuals I have ever seen live. If you get the chance to see him in your own home town I would highly recommend it. As for me, it might just be worth the trip to Austin for the deep down dirty sludge blues!

Scott H. Biram - No Way
Scott H. Biram - Been Down too Long