Adventures with Dr. Lady Cutie Troublemaker

Well you know I’m always blathering on and on about The Mountain Goats. They live here, but they are most definitely not local. You hear that? Not local at all. The Mountain Goats are a national-level act with worldwide following (I’m straining NOT to say that they are huge in Belgium!), so don’t be thinking I’m sending you off to see some namby pamby local yahoos. I would never do such a thing to you. No, I’m sending you out for some quality entertainment and seriously incisive lyricism. The point I’m trying to make is that TMG are heading toward many people I know very soon. So here’s the tour schedule. If you know me and live in one of these places, you’re going to get an e-mail about it, too. TWO dates in Boston, kids. And Brooklyn AND Manhattan. And even Philly and DC. I have lots of emails to send. John’s put a song from the new album on his blog today. Listen:

John Darnielle (pronounced dar-neel, I’ve just learned) playing a solo spot for the Reach for the Skye benefit at Cat’s Cradle in September – although he did walk out and say, “Hi, we’re The Mountain Goats” despite the fact that he was alone!

John’s bringing The Moaners along. They are a delightfully grungy Delta blues duo – two chicks (That’s hot!”). Take a listen:

The Moaners at Trekky Records’ Christmas at the Cradle a few weeks ago

March is your month:
13 – Northampton, MA, Pearl Street
14 – Boston, MA, Museum of Fine Arts
15 – Boston, MA, The Middle East
18 – New York, NY, Webster Hall
19 – Brooklyn, NY, Music Hall of Williamsburg
20 – Philadelphia, PA, First Unitarian
22 – Washington, DC The Black Cat

Ah, The Middle East. Last time I was there was to see a 50 Foot Wave/Throwing Muses double bill. I was in heaven. And then a few months ago, I got to tell Kristin Hersh about that in person. My musical life is very, very rich these days. I’m not complaining one bit.

Hey, so speaking of local acts, if you haven’t seen the Triangle’s best 35 songs (with free downloads for every one of those songs), you should get right on that.