Hezekiah Jones : Up The Chain : Christopher Bohn : at Milkboy Coffee : May 28, 2009

I'm a fan of the coffeeshop, live music venue atmosphere as opposed to the bar scene although I haven't been in a coffeeshop in quite sometime. So, it was nice to be able to relax in Milkboy Coffee and listen to a night of good music. Christopher Bohn began the show and had a full band so they were called The Christopher Bohn Quartet. I really enjoyed their set for its folkish vibe and fairly mellow tunes. Plus, I'm a sucker for a band with a cello - I just love the sound of that instrument. Anyway, Hezekiah Jones and family played next. It was only Hezekiah Jones (vocals, guitar), Dow Jones (guitar, vocals), Pepe Jones (bass) and a recently added member Jesse Jones (drums). Being the fan of great music that I am I'm sure it's no surprise that I am such a huge fan of Hezekiah Jones' music. The somewhat simplistic acoustic, folk style is laced with strong lyrics and peaceful melodies instantly making Hezekiah Jones' music irresistible to ones ears. I thoroughly enjoyed Hezekiah Jones' set and will most definitely see that band again (June 6th at the Miles and Maggie Fest is looking really good). The show ended with a set by Up The Chain (Reed Kendall and band [bass, guitars, trumpet, and keys]). On first listen, Up The Chain sounds like a folk, acoustic, jazz, jam band blend with maybe a touch of pop. Yes, to diverse a sound to completely explain or describe so check out their Myspace page and decide for yourself. By the way, I liked their set and had a good time listening to their music.


Upcoming Shows
Hezekiah Jones
Jun 3 2009 Mcgillicuddy’s [Ardmore, PA]
Jun 4 2009 House Show [Philadelphia, PA]
Jun 6 2009 R & B II : Miles and Maggie Fest [Fleetwood, PA]
Jun 11 2009 M Room [Philadelphia, PA]
Jun 13 2009 Camphill Hootenanny [Kimberton, PA]
Jun 19 2009 Burlap and Bean [Newtown Square, PA]
Jun 30 2009 Piano’s [New York, NY]
Jul 11 2009 Connie’s Ric Rac [Philadelphia, PA]
Jul 20 2009 The Pour House [Raleigh, NC]
Jul 21 2009 The Juggling Gypsy [Wilmington, NC]
Jul 24 2009 The Evening Muse [Charlotte, NC]

Up The Chain
May 30 2009 Friends of the Wissahickon [Philadelphia, PA]
Jun 6 2009 Whiskey Tango [Philadelphia, PA]
Jun 7 2009 Bike Race Party [Philadelphia, PA]
Jun 12 2009 The Piazza [Philadelphia, PA]
Jun 13 2009 Great American Pub [Wayne, PA]
Jun 18 2009 The Blinkin Lincoln [Philadelphia, PA]
Jun 20 2009 Fergie’s Pub [Philadelphia, PA]
Jun 28 2009 Rockwood Music Hall [New York, NY]
Jun 30 2009 Studio LuLoo [Oaklyn, NJ]
Jul 15 2009 McGillicuddy’s [Ardmore, PA]
Jul 16 2009 University of Maryland [College Park, MD]
Jul 31 2009 Tin Angel [Philadelphia, PA]
Aug 7 2009 Milkboy Coffee [Ardmore, PA]
Aug 9 2009 Bethlehem Music Fest [Bethlehem, pa]
Aug 12 2009 Haddon Lake Park [Haddon Heights, NJ]


Christopher Bohn
Jun 19 2009 Green Line Cafe [Philadelphia, PA]
Jul 31 2009 Art in The Mountain Concert [Loretto, PA]