It is always exciting when a group of talented local musicians come together to form a band. One of the newer such groups in town is called Young Coconut. With handmade eps in hand they will be performing at Panchos on July 9th with Truman & His Trophy and Megagiant. Listen to their track "Ain't That a Shame" below, and you can find more here.
Stephen Paul Smoker released his new album Ripe Fruit last week. The album an eclectic romp shifting from the fast paced, driving rhythm of "In Cairo" to the somber pluck guitar of "Cold As A Stone". This album seems meditative and psychedelic at the time. The are many moments through out at quite, almost restful. One of my favorites are the flute interlude in "The Light On The First Day of Spring... Pt 1.". In many way Stephen Paul Smoker is a throw back the 60's, but the way he builds his melody's also feel very modern. Ripe Fruit is just that, fresh and ready to be consumed.
The 60's 
