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Show Review: Mikal Cronin @ Mohawk (6.27)

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Sure, we knew it was going to be a sweat night, with temperatures still bordering on 100 when the bands took the stage at The Mohawk, but how hot would it get? Real hot. Sweat from bands, sweat from fans and sweat from our drinks. Regardless, the rock must go on, and rock it did. A Giant Dog, Shannon and the Clams and Mikal Cronin get commendations for valor in the face of hair dryer air.

Read on for our thoughts on all the bands and see B.Gray’s pretty photos.

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More New Music From Shannon & The Clams

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ShannonAndTheClams1As the release of their new album, Dreams in the Rat House, nears its May 21st release date on Hardly Art Records, Shannon and The Clams want to offer us more free music.  This new tune to get you excited for the album release is called “Into a Dream” and features some of the things we love about this band.  Again you’ll hear the soulful old school style doo wop song with Shannon showing her range that could rival most anyone.  I’m expecting even better things from the band once we get to hear the full album.

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Download: Shannon And TheClams – Into A Dream [MP3]

Soulful Swinger from Shannon & the Clams

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ShannonAndTheClams1I’m so excited for both Hardly Art and Shannon & the Clams! The two have joined up to release the next record from Shannon and her posse, titled Dreams in the Rat House; it comes out on the label on May 21st.  I’ve long enjoyed Shannon’s work, and not just with the Clams, but with the other projects she’s taken a liking to throughout the years, such as Hunx.  This tune illustrates her penchant for tossing her raspy voice into the mix on an otherwise soul-influenced track; she’s definitely gritty, but also has an incredible range.  I think this is my favorite union of the year so far!

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Download: Shannon & the Clams – Rip Van Winkle [MP3]