Here Comes The Flood - M. Lockwood Porter: 27

Singer-songwriter M. Lockwood Porter is quick to release another full-length. His debut album Judah's Gone was a pleasant surprise filled with lo-fi songs. Preceded by Chris Bell b/w Secrets single On 27 he is making inroads into the world of rock besides his Americana material. Endless gigging with a kick-ass band has boosted his confidence as a vocalist - he had to work harder to be heard.

Porter turned 27 this year, an age forever associated with the deaths of his musical heroes Chris Bell, Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix. He is growing fast as an artist, giving country rock a much needed shot in the arm. He can handle good time rock 'n' roll from the perspective of a girl he is breaking with (You Only Talk About Your Band) and a gentle Big Star-alike ballad (Love Me Like I'm Not Around). The energy of Restless will be embraced by Springsteen fans. Hats to the folks of San Francisco's Hyde Street Studio C who did an excellent job recording the album. Recommended if you like Wilco, Nils Lofgren and Neil Young.

M. Lockwood Porter: vocals, guitars, harmonica, glockenspiel, percussion
Peter Labberton: drums
Bevan Herbekian: bass, vocals
Jeff Hashfield: keys
Jules Leyhe: guitar, pedal steel

27 will be released on Black Mesa Records. Release date: October 14th.

Tracks:

I Know You're Gonna Leave Me
Chris Bell
Restless
Secrets
Mountains
Different Kind Of Lonely
You Only Talk About Your Band
There To Here
Love Me Like I'm Not Around
Couer D'Alene

Live dates:

10/10 San Francisco, CA @ Brick and Mortar Music Hall (Album Release Show!)
10/17 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Blue Note w/ John Moreland
10/18 Tulsa, OK @ Mercury Lounge w/ John Moreland
10/19 Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot Music Hall
10/20 Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s
10/21 Daytrotter session at 1 pm
10/21 Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
10/22 Eaton, OH @ Taffy’s
10/23 Philadelphia, PA @ The Grape Room
10/25 New York, NY @ Wicked Willy’s at 6:30 pm (Official CMJ Showcase)
10/26 New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall Stage 1
10/27 Charlotte, NC @ Thomas Street Tavern w/ Ross Adams
10/28 Chapel Hill, NC @ The Cave w/ Hazelwood + Braden & Brother
10/29 Nashville, TN @ The 5 Spot w/ Todd Farrell + Kent Goolsby
10/30 Huntsville, AL @ Maggie Meyer’s Irish Pub
10/31 Clarksdale, MS @ Shack Up Inn
11/01 Lafayette, LA @ Artmosphere
11/02 Austin, TX @ Sahara Lounge
11/03 Dallas, TX @ Opening Bell

» mlockwoodporter.com

HCTF review of Chris Bell b/w Secrets.