Music Picks for Wednesday, July 7

Peter Lamb & The Wolves - Humble Pie (Jazz)
Raleigh's own Jazz All-Star Quintet take the stage for the bi-monthly gig @ Humble Pie. Great Jazz tunes pulling from the influences of the Jazz Greats, New Orleans, Dixieland, as well as Gyspy, European Folk and Russian influences... For those of you not able to make it up to Montreal this week for their annual superstar Jazz Fest, not to worry, this will do just fine... Add to the great music, the venue is simply amazing for the relaxed setting and the superb beverages. Come by and check it out - 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month - a simply wonderful evening of music and drink....
www.myspace.com/peterlambandthewolves - check out my fave - "Caravan" - simply soothing

The Debonzo Brothers - Pourhouse (Indie Rock)
This Raleigh band brings it's brand of indie rock to the Pourhouse for a wonderful evening. They have a smooth, yet retro sound that is reminicent of The Psychedelic Furs - (with their song "Boom Box" and then switches gears with a sound more along the lines of more contemporary Indie with the Song "21" - one thing is a constant, quality sound with the vocals and ocassional driving guitar riffs. It's great, catchy and certainly worth a listen. Elonzo & Jack the Radio open the evening around 10 and expect the headliners to take the stage around 11:30.
www.myspace.com/debonzobrothers

Don Rigsby & Jess Klein - Berkeley Cafe (Bluegrass/Roots)
Nashville based Don Rigsby is one of the best out there that combines elements of Bluegrass/Country and Gospel. His vocals, picking and supporting band are second to none and he has international acclaim is a 2 time grammy nominee and awad winner. He blends gospel songs into the Bluegrass/Country genre with an ease and expertise that is enjoyable for all and is simply masterful in his vein of music.
www.myspace.com/donrigsby
Austin based (by way of Jamaica, Boston and New York) Jess Klein is in a class by her own when it comes to her vocal musical stylings as well as her path to musical excellence. This is a perfect fit to the opening act with her heart wrenching songs of personal experiance and perseverance. She has gained national and international acclaim of the past decade of her musical journey and tonight promises to be a great treat for those of us in attendance..
www.google.com/officialsite/jessklein