Saturday, July 16th, 2011
CONTEST – Cass McCombs @ The Rivoli – July 23, 2011
Frank YangWho: Cass McCombs
What: Nomadic and rangy American singer-songwriter now based out of Los Angeles and favouring a stark, baroque aesthetic for his darkly-hued country-folk songwriting
Why: His generally critically acclaimed career got an extra bump when his latest effort Wit’s End garnered a Pitchfork “Best New Music” nod.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011
Where: The Rivoli in Toronto (19+)
Who else: Baltimore dream-pop outfit Lower Dens supports.
How: Tickets for the show are $13.50 in advance but courtesy of Domino Records, I’ve got a pair of passes and a copy of Wit’s End on LP to give away. To enter, email me at To enter, email me at contests AT chromewaves.net with “I want to see Cass McCombs” in the subject line and your full name and mailing address in the body, and have that in to me before midnight, July 20.
What else: The AV Club has an interview with McCombs.
MP3: Cass McCombs – “County Line”
MP3: Cass McCombs – “The Lonely Doll”
Video: Cass McCombs – “County Line”
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