My beautiful girl took one look at this picture of Abra Moore and said "Ohh, she looks like a princess - take a picture like that of me!" Yes honey. ;)

So I've got serious choices to make this weekend. Polyphonic Spree release party at the Granada or Abra Moore at Poor David's Pub.

I LOVE the Spree. I ADORE the Spree - and it kills me to have to miss the show, but anyone who's read this blog for a while knows I really love Abra. I've posted about her here, here and here.

Now, I've seen Spree twice in the last few months - and haven't seen Abra in a couple of years. AND Abra's new record, On The Way just came out last week. AND I just got a copy in the mail. AND its beautiful.

So my choice is made - Im heading to Poor David's to see Abra and I know I'm going to love every minute. Maybe someone can tape the Spree show and send me a copy?

As mentioned, Abra's new record On The Way just came out on Sarathan Records - her new home. Featuring 12 new songs (well 11 and a reprise), On The Way features Abra's most adult work to date. Relaxed, yet subtly intricate arrangements float underneath her whispery vocals, and while each song reachs out in a slightly different direction, the album as a whole is as consistent as anything I've heard this year.

Stand out tracks include Sugarite (YouTube video below) and After All These Years (click here to hear it).



Live Dates:
June 19 - Madison, WI - Cafe Montmartre (8pm, $12) w/Garrison Starr
June 23 - Dallas, TX - Poor David's Pub ($15)
June 30 - Austin, TX - Cactus Cafe (8pm, $8)
July 15 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Cafe (7pm, $10/$12)

Labels: indie, studio mp3s, tour dates