One of the bands I enjoyed listening to at the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival last weekend was Giant Bear, who describe themselves as “the world’s only five-piece orchestral funkabilly band.” They had a very unique sound, with a cello, a lap steel guitar, and a banjo among the instruments they played. Definitely worth checking out… and this weekend, you have a chance to do so.
After the show, a friend of Giant Bear e-mailed me to tell me about a gig they have at the Hi-Tone this Saturday, September 8. It will be one of their last gigs in the area for several months, and it will be recorded for an online music service called BreakthruRadio.com where their music will reach hundreds of thousands of listeners. They need the place to be packed for the night to be a success, so come on out and support one of Memphis’ most unique local bands. $5 cover, show starts at 10 PM.
More info on Giant Bear:
Website: http://www.giantbeartn.com/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/GiantBear
EPK: http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=56045
New album: http://www.redwaxmusic.net/
Got a few more items to post about last weekend’s festival… also got stuff to post about a benefit concert this Sunday, a new websites I’m rolling out (college students and job hunters will particularly find this one useful), and lots of other stuff. This won’t be like last week when I went two-three days between posts, so check back often.