Langhorne is from the dark forests of Pennsylvania but recently moved to Brooklyn. I had recently circled a review of him in one of my many music magazines as an artist to check out. Later that day, Katherine invites me to a show at Joe’s Pub featuring none other than Mr. Slim. It was fate and so we went. The opening band was quite good. Reminded me of Shivaree but with more of a bluegrass twist.
Langhorne Slim then took the stage with his raggy young band. I hate the word alt-country, so I’ll describe his music as a blend of old fashioned folk with a fucked up backwoods tone and the sounds of a jug band. His songs are full of witty lyrics and knows how to carry you through his stories of life and love. His show is very energetic and by the end you’ll be singing along. After the show we hit a local bar with the band that provided a better surrounding than the stuffy Joe’s Pub. And we drank and drank…..
Listen to a song why don’t ya. The Electric Love Letter