“Plymouth Rock,” the new song being released just in time for Thanksgiving by the rock band the Shang Hi Los, is not an ode to the First Thanksgiving (real or mythologized), but rather, it s about exactly what the title says: Being young and learning to rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
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Technological advances will never replicate the honest sound of Rock Music. And that is exactly what is on offer here. A wholesome split single, which highlights the best of two eras as they collide to create a monumental, musical statement. The artistic equivalent of pulling a pin on a grenade and waiting for the explosion. Leading the charge is the unequalled first lady of Rock
Genya Ravan. Beside Genya, and on the flipside (so old-school) is Boston based outfit
The Shang Hi Los, together both forge the excellence of sound captured in this very fine moment.
Firstly, Genya is a music industry all of her own accomplishments. Whereas now the lady spins the most important sounds courtesy of
Dean Falcone’s 24th Annual Vomitorium holiday variety show, featuring musicians “overcooking perfectly good songs,” normally takes place at Cafe Nine in New Haven but is happening virtually this year. In association with NHDocs: the New Haven Documentary Film Festival, it will stream from this Friday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. through Dec. 26 at 11:45 p.m., paired with a screening of “a truly delightful documentary,” “North Pole, NY.” All proceeds benefit the Cafe Nine employee tip jar. For tickets, go to www.NHdocsTix.com.
Contributed photo / Dean Falcone /