Sam Roberts Band

It might be because my day is just starting. Or maybe it is the mood I am in. The Sam Roberts Band (or is it just Sam Roberts?) is the perfect backdrop to a sun rising. Commencing the road trip after a long night. Leaving something behind. Starting something new. It's the early morning and you don't want to turn on anything too intimidating. You want to ease into the music as well as the day. The coffee just started its work. So, you rub the night out of you eyes and Sam & Co. point you in the right direction.

They are another band from Canada that does it right, which is making me wonder, "what's in the water, eh?" All three songs on their MySpace page are keepers. Filter Mag, not surprisingly, gave me the hot tip and I think you will enjoy, too. It is not groundbreaking, just easily accessible, heartfelt songs with great melodies. You can listen to the entire album, CHEMICAL CITY, on their Official Site. They have three full lengths and two EPs under their belt and you can buy some of them at Insound and more of them at Amazon.

We will see them live in the Nation's Capital later rather than sooner, but the NY contingent has some opportunities to look forward to:

May 9 2006 9:00P Mercury Lounge New York, NY
May 11 2006 9:00P Town Ballroom Buffalo, NY