Anyone going to see Great Lake Swimmers tonite at the Black Cat? I saw them Tues in Philly and thought they sounded fantastic. Julie Fader isn't touring with them at this time, but Melinda Mulholland joined them and did a great job on violin and vox (and is a lovely redhead to boot - personal weakness, sorry!)
I was pleasantly surprised by Wooden Birds (lead by Andrew Kenny, ex of American Analog Set). Every song tended to sound the same but it's not bad for a 30 minute opening set.