New Orleans’ My Graveyard Jaw play their own take on blues, country, and Gothic Americana.
Their self-produced brand new album Coming Winds has just been released on CD, and is a spectacular blend of gruff porch-stomps, haunting folk ballads and even some ripping Charlie Daniels-style fiddle breakdowns.
Michael James, a.k.a. Stix duh Clown, fronts the band on guitar and banjo, alternating between a Tom Waits-like growl and a strong, sweet, haunting Gothic croon, while Dennis Bonis on backing vocals and fiddle and Scott Potts on bass (both ex-Zydepunks) round out their original sound perfectly.
All songs are original and come from a place of truth, being inspired again and again by friends, family, hard travels, loves lost, and, of course, Michael’s six-year old daughter Lucy. Harkening back to great Americana, the ghostly, mournful music they make is the perfect soundtrack for setting out to seek your fortune with nothing more than a battered guitar and a bottle of whiskey.
Sharing the bill this evening is P.O.P.s featuring Stella Royale (ex-Cell Block 5/ Lowdowns/ Screaming Blood Marys) bringing their own blend of Celtic, busker, and Gypsy-punk to the stage.
Saturday, August 18 at 10pm @ Benders Bar, 806 S. Van Ness | $5