Eight Gigs: Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds
Sun., Nov. 22, 8 p.m., Starlite Lounge, $7
A new record to compliment any listening rotation is Lows from Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds. A little Iron & Wine meets Ryan Adams, the 11-song album gradually exposes Guidera's more melancholy experiences as he candidly shares with listeners accompanied by his acoustic guitar. He's also backed by the steady tempo and crash of percussion courtesy of Ian McDonald, while Kevin Hayes holds down the bass guitar. Recorded in Guidera's living room, Lows melds blues, indie and folk elements. 1517 21st Street, www.facebook.com/
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