No matter how sparse Monday is, it's a rare one that has a complete absence of good shows. Tonight is saved by:
Matthew Mayfield / David Ford @ Workplay
Admission: 10$
It Starts: 8PM
Matthew is a bright point of the scene, who made his initial mark with Moses Mayfield and is now scratching out a name for himself on his own. His brooding folk-rock has a seductive siren's charm, lifting you up before it brings you crashing back through into reality again. UK based songster David Ford brings lush looped arrangments to a usually spare singer-songwriter aesthetic. It's a little overwrought, but not dishonestly so, and listening to pretty music about terrible things is always an interesting exercise, especially when it's technically as interesting as this.
Pick of the Day 6/23/08
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Matthew Mayfield's musical talent is the perfect compliment to his intense passion. everything he does is beautiful and powerful at the same time. don't be surprised when his performance moves you.
if central Texas were closer to central Alabama, i would be there for every show. this musician is going places. catch him now while the gigs are still intimate.
buy his tunes from his myspace page!
peace, Texas Pea
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