During the holidays bands usually slow down and take a break from touring, but we've still got a great week of live shows here in downtown NYC.  This one's only local bands (they don't have to travel far and still get a good show in) and shows how strong the scene is here.

A pretty eclectic mix for the podcast this week...

Wednesday, Dec. 13:  We start it off with Electric Shadows, a great pure rock and roll band, playing at Fat Baby.

Thursday, Dec. 14:  Beat the Devil has a very special, unique sound that must be heard.  It's really indescribable, but I can say that they have a voice and music that is totally cool but with some real emotion that you can feel.  They play Sin-e.

Friday, Dec. 15:  Go out and celebrate my birthday and dance along with Thieves Like Us at The Delancey.  Another really unique style, but their music is more dance.  Living legend and producer Prince Paul will be making an appearance upstairs at the Delancey too.

Saturday, Dec. 16:  Finally, the Brought Low hit the stage at Club Midway.  New York band with a southern rock sound.  It's a great one too.

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