On Tuesday night, J.G. and I went to the Ottobar to see our friend Chris's band Private Eleanor. It was supposed to be an early show but for some reason at the last minute that was changed, so we got there way early and had to wait outside for a few, and elected to go to the Exxon across the street to snack on butterscotch krimpets. Also, one of the bands on the bill, Swords, appeared to have not shown and the replacement was a band from L.A. called The Brokedown. How they came from that far away and were added to the bill on such short notice, I have no idea. But they were pleasant and jangly, although I kept wishing for less songs with keyboards and more with 2 guitars.

This was my 3rd time seeing Private Eleanor, but the first since having their new album (which was reviewed by Jess in the City Paper) for a while and kinda knowing the songs. It's really been growing on me, it's good mellow music for cooking dinner to. Even as a live 6-piece they're still pretty quiet and restrained, but it felt like more of a rock show this time. We didn't stick around for the other 2 bands on the bill that are kind of well known and have gotten a lot of press, Dios (Malos) and Dr. Dog.

Labels: Baltimore music, concerts

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