I think the first song I ever heard must have been my mother's. Maybe that's why I fell in love with the flat, off-key and shaky one-part harmonies sung unabashedly with vacuum cleaner accompaniment.
Lead singer Al Barr engages the crowd in a barrage of Celtic-punk drinking songs at the Rialto Theatre Wednesday night. The set included a sped-up rendition of "Amazing Grace" and a cover of the Clash's "Career Opportunity." Check out the Wildcat online for a photo spread of the show and an interview with the band.
Today's Pick:
Want to win $10,000 in recording equipment and a trip to Cali to hang out with Living Colour? The Shore Musical Roots contest seeks amateur musicians to submit a recording of a creative cover of a song they consider influential to their musical style. The deadline is Nov. 15, and submissions can be sent in MP3 format to www.shureaudio.com. Check that site for further information.
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