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Originally uploaded by dieselboi ^[2].

We went to a show at the Dougy Fir last Friday night and I was once again introduced to a new band who is now on at the top of the shuffle on the iPod. A friend was in town and our plan was to see Black Mountain that night. We hit the Chesterfield first for drinks, not really in a hurry to get to the venue as we didn’t really know the opening bands and honestly, they weren’t a priority. After a few cocktails (check that place out, it’s pretty cool,) we ventured over to the fir where the Cave Singers ^[3] had just started their set. Upon entering, I was immediately taken aback by the sound and drawn in by the unique voice of the lead singer. I would say the Cave Singers have a folk-rock-blues sound. The lead guitarist plays acoustic, but has all the tools to make that guitar sing. The lead singer has a voice that to me sounded like Janis Joplin – and he’s a guy. I kept staring at him, wondering if that singing was truly coming from him. I listened intently, even moving forward in the crowd and at a couple of points, clapping my hands and dancing around. The Cave Singers were awesome!

That is why I love going to see live music. Very rarely do all the bands on the bill float my boat, but I seem to always be surprised with something new. I even bought their album (yep, vinyl) right there that night. No, I didn’t get it signed, I’m not that much of a starfucker.

Oh, and Black Mountain ^[4] did put on a pretty great show. I’m trying to figure out – if Black Mountain had been around in the 80’s, would they have been labeled a metal band. Think amongst yourselves.

(and yes, I need a better cameraphone, I know)