hooves on the turf

I’ve been told that using various means, Cortelyou Rd’s liberal cafe Vox Pop has raised enough money to stay afloat; it should now be able to pay its outstanding fines and bills, and resume the sale of edibles and drinkables. Here are some pictures from a benefit show Kensington’s The Loom put together, along with their friends Holler, Wild Rose!, who came all the way from New Jersey, and whose song you should listen to after the jump if you haven’t already.

Download “Song for the Winter Sun” by The Loom

Holler, Wild Rose!

This was my first time seeing Holler, Wild Rose!, who I’d previously listed in my notable band names list. With a total of five guitars (including bass) and a singer who can shake the high pitch, they sound a bit like a child of Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, and their song “Holler, Wild Rose”, after which the band was named, is a good example of that sound. They joked that it was awesome that this cafe was going to be owned by the community (it sold stocks to raise money), since the only thing they had to support in their own neighborhood in New Jersey was Applebee’s or the upcoming Walmart.

Download “Holler, Wild Rose” by Holler, Wild Rose!