Astute Palate - Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 5, 2025 0 ▲ Doom & Gloom From The Tomb 54 minutes ago · Music · hide Astute Palate - Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 5, 2025I haven’t read that top 100 indie rock p-fork list — I’m getting confirmed reports that life is too short! And anyway, I know that Astute Palate’s debut long-player is number one! Or did they only make it to number two?! No spoilers. AP’s one-and-only (so far!) album is an absolute ripper, with the twisted tangle (twangle?) of Emily Robb and David Nance’s guitars roaring over the magnificently minimal thump of drummer Richie Charles and bassist Daniel Provenzano. It’s a perfect Stooges/CCR blend, fueled by cheesesteaks and cigarettes.Most of the band is Philadelphia-based, but Nance is all the way out in Omaha, so Astute Palate gigs are few and far between; Robb compares the band to “an old car with really low mileage.” Fortunately, videographer Bob Sweeney was on hand at Johnny Brenda’s to capture their last gig to date last November opening for the Orcutt Shelley Miller Trio. They may not get together very… Commenting on Bubbles has been removed. Why? If you want to talk about this post, write to the author, use the comments on their blog if it has them, or reply with a "RE:" post on your own blog. Suggestions? feedback@bubbles.town
