>>> And how sweet it is, because who doesn’t love heading off for a pint or five in the crippling snow? If such a person exists, we don’t wanna know about it. Also, we’ve been looking to see UK instrumentalist James Blackshaw for a while now, opening for Meg Baird and Dave from Arbouretum at Kung Fu Necktie. (Since the Arbouretum part has been downgraded from full band to a solo headliner, tickets are now just $6.) But Blackshaw is on first, and fans of Jack Rose et al would do well to check him out:

>>> Meanwhile, Plants & Animals/Rarebirds (that would be the South Philly Rarebirds) is also still on at Johnny Brenda’s. We’re not aware of any cancellations in our listings, but it might be best to check with a venue on the phone before heading out. And of course, don’t forget to hang out with us later tonight for this bit of nonsense:

This entry was posted on Monday, March 2nd, 2009 at 6:17 pm.