And the perfect lead-in to last night's SML show was Bitchin Bajas at Union Pool Thursday. Somehow the same vibe but different. Analog synth architectures that consumed the room, percolating synapses. Incredible set coupled with the Macrodose visuals for a full sensory delight.

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Today/Tonight: 2 shows at Union Pool.

Afternoon free show in the front room, first off-kilter folk from Ezekiel Healy, then heavy effects-laden violin constructions from Laura Ortman.

Then back this evening in the venue proper for a solo set from Woods' Jeremy Bradley Earl. Straight through, zero chit-chat, songwriting + some cool use of backing tracks and a few choice guitar solos. A perfect Sunday evening show, nicely done before 10.

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Like hot apple cider on a frigid evening, Andrew Marlin String Band sounding sweet, spicy and plenty warm going down. Killer instrumental bluegrass for a tight sold out Union Pool.

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Then up to Union Pool. Packed house already, only midway through opening set by the wonderful folky af Murphy Beds.

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Today: more awesome free outdoor music, another gorgeous June day. Rosali absolutely rockin' the backyard at Union Pool.

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Today: the free backyard summer shows at Union Pool (so-called Summer Thunder) are one of the most idyllic livemusic experiences in the city. The vibe, the music, the price, the tacos. Today's set on a perfect Sunday afternoon is Bitchin Bajas. Mindtrance magic.

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Tonight: been a while since I've gone to see Rev Vince on a Monday night. Also been a while since the #resideNYC gathering happened. Both killed it tonight. Great meal, great hang, great musical soul cleanse.

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For my money, there are few sounds more beautiful than that of Mary Lattimore playing the harp. Thankful to make it in for her final of three nights at Union Pool. Always the specialest.

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Caught Rose City Band last night for the first time and it won’t be the last time I hope. Great night with great jams at Union Pool #rosecityband #unionpool #livemusic
back for night 2 at #UnionPool with #GarciaPeoples (big peak was the "short" version of "one step behind"; wish there was more jammin'), #ChrisForsyth (love hearing him with tom malach from the garcias as fingerpicking foil, most jams got to faraway places), & #PurlingHiss (sunday evening dino jr.-core).