Possessed by Paul James, Hard Proof Afrobeat, East Cameron Folkcore
Often the “core” suffix on a traditional genre merely implies adding distortion and a punk beat. East Cameron Folkcore goes deeper than that. Massive instrumentation, multiple songwriters, and palpable emotion make this homegrown collective colossally entertaining. Strings-n-stomp one-man band Possessed by Paul James opens with a quaking live show so good it can evoke a spiritual experience, while roots rockers Old Coyote provide subtler songwriting in betwixt. Great bill for the newest Downtown music venue. – Kevin Curtin