Catching Up With The Lawsuits

New Album In The Works!!

Brian Dale Allen Strouse and the Lawsuits were up to their usual shenanigans making music like rabbits fornicate, all the time.  After two EP's in 2012 with the summer party Hot Love and the chill Numbers it was time to take the expected leap into the Philadelphia upper echelon.  To get there, the Lawsuits worked with Bill Moriarty at Waking Studios (Dr. Dog, Joshua James, Don McCloskey) and had mastering by Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Garbage, Beastie Boys, etc.).

Brian Dale Allen Strouse, a producer himeself, was happy to let go of the reins.  "Bill Moriarty didn't try to sell us on his equipment or his records.  He really cared as a friend throughout the process."

Eleven new tracks made the complete journey from Brian Dale Allen Strouse's head to the final mixing station.  Some expected tracks, such as 'Ebony Rose' or 'French Roast', which had been in set lists for almost a year now did not make the cut!  Instead a new round of classics emerged.  Keep your eyes and ears open for a chance to experience this new material.   'Dreaming #26' made its debut at the Grandchildren CD release show at Johnny Brenda's while 'Onion' was debuted on WXPN's the Key!

Boston Marathon Benefit Show

Road Trippin'

On a recent Friday night in Rhode Island, the Lawsuits found themselves doing what the rest of America was; watching the news figuring out what was going to happen in Boston.  The two morons, who had the bright idea to piss off people that think running 26 miles is fun, were being pursued intently by the authorities.  The next night, their upcoming show in Boston was likely to be cancelled with the city on a lock down, while their expected show partners for the Friday night couldn't make it out of Boston.  
 We all know the outcome for the two morons, but for the Lawsuits the idea of not getting to play Boston at all turned into the best of situations.  Their show with Brothers McCann and Doom Lover on Saturday night became a benefit for The 1 Fund.  Bostonians were ready to get out and let loose, and The Lawsuits were ready to apply their healing powers of music while getting to show off their wares to the sold out crowd. 

 Grandchildren Release show @Johnny Brenda's

Considering the reception The Lawsuits received last Friday at Johnny Brenda's while on the bill for Grandchildren, I can only imagine how insane the crowd will be when Cool Cool Cool is released show.   The Philadelphia band played 7 songs from the upcoming album, including my favorite 'Ten Cent Piece', their Wilco-ish American roots rock number.

'Dreaming #26', played for the first time was perfect.  If it was this incredible the first time, I can't fathom how great their live shows will be ending with their vocal harmonies.
Longtime favorite, 'Someone Else's Blues' was absolutely crushed, making sure the crowd knew for sure these guys were bona fide rock stars.

The best tease from the upcoming Cool Cool Cool was definitely 'You Won't Love Me If You Don't'.  Vanessa Winters has impressed many with her vocals in the past, but this by far was her best match for her vocals yet. 

The Lawsuits set @ Johnny Brenda's
May 3rd, 2013
1.  Ten Cent Piece                                      Cool Cool Cool
2.  Long Drive Home                                 Cool Cool Cool   
3.  Dreaming #26                                       Cool Cool Cool    
4.  Someone Else's Blues                                 Darlene
5.  French Roast                                         Unreleased Original
6.  Workings of You                                  Cool Cool Cool 
7.  In Deep With The Queen                           Numbers
8.  Arts & Crafts                                          Cool Cool Cool     
9.  You Won't Love Me If You Don't-         Cool Cool Cool
10. Onion                                                    Cool Cool Cool   

 Sofar Sounds: Philly - May 2013

The Lawsuits have been an important band for many people in the scene.  For Root Down In The Shadow, they have been the impetus to cover local bands.  For Sofar Sounds: Philadelphia, they played their first show.  With Tri State Indie, they have been an award winner and had their EP debuted last year!  To bring it all together, the Lawsuits played the May, Sofar Sounds show @ Tri State Indie HQ.

Check out the review here: sofar-sounds-philadelphia-may-concert.html