Neutral Milk Hotel, Pedro the Lion, Arcade Fire, Animal Collective, Modest Mouse, Morrissey, Erik Satie, George Crumb, Ice Cream Trucks, cookies and candy
Chicago's latest indie duo is bringing a little art and sex to the music scene. The Loneliest Monk is the musical marriage of local artists Michelle Morales and Miles Benjamin. The two met when Morales began tracking cello for Benjamin's band, All Things Lucid, on their 2007 release Suburbs On the Moon. The result of their meeting was more than a one record deal could handle. The two immediately began influencing each other; a new project had to be formed. The Loneliest Monk is a blend of Michelle's classical and rock background, and of Miles' folk rock tastes. Their sound combines cello, Rhodes piano, drums, samples, and vocals from both. They bring to the stage a sort of cool, haunting, and sexual air that is a welcoming detraction from the normal indie four-piece.
You may have seen Michelle in the news a few months back as she won a finalist spot in YouTube's “My Grammy Moment.” She traveled to the 2008 Grammy Awards and performed with The Foo Fighters; a fantastic event that was conducted by rock legend John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin. Michelle recently earned her Masters Degree in Cello Performance at Chicago's DePaul University and studied with former Assistant Principal Cellist of the Chicago Symphony, Steve Balderston. She currently teaches cello at Peoples Music School, the only tuition-free community music school in the United States. The duo will be recording their first EP under the roof of Kilo Record's exclusive Pilsen studio.
The Flat Cats will be performing at the Hotel Baker in St. Charles on August 6. All ages and free parking! The Hotel Baker will be filming that night for their 80th anniversary video, and they've asked us to spread the word that they hope everyone can wear their best vintage clothes for the evening...so break open your closets!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Hotel Baker 100 West Main Street St. Charles, IL 630-584-2100 http://www. hotelbaker. com/
FREE PARKING at the new 1st street garage, one block south of the hotel.
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