One More Quick Review
May 05
(Man, I’ve been listening to a lot!)
Mister G – Bugs. (In the interest of full disclosure, Ben’s a friend and I’ve helped him out scheduling shows, etc. But I don’t have any financial interest in it.) Most of the time, I shy away from artists who do much genre-hopping — jack of all trades, master of none and all that. But Bugs goes all over the place — ska, bossa nova, rock, etc. — without feeling like it’s lurching randomly. That’s largely because all of the songs have the steady presence of a skilled songwriter and the foundation of great performances (including Rani Arbo and others). With this record, Mister G has managed to capture on CD the energy and engagement he has in his wildly popular live shows. Circled tracks: “Bugs,” “Grilled Cheese,” “Snow Day,” “Shark in My Bathtub,” and “Pam the Pug.” We’ll premiere “Bugs” on the show this Saturday.