Communion Flashback - April 3rd At Underground Arts

The first Thursday of every month is the always intriguing Communion show at Underground Arts. The line-ups feature from 5 to 7 bands, some on the Communion Label, some local, all exciting. In early April a 5 band line-up was featured including three Philadelphia bands, The Lawsuits, Gretchen Lohse, and Banned Books. National touring acts, Johnny Stimson and Sturgill Simpson flushed out the lineup, with Johnny Stimson bringing his soul over beats, while Sturgill brought his weathered twang.

Video mastermind Bob Sweeney and Root Down In The Shadow regular contributor, Michael Southerton got together to make a few videos. Bob shot some Super 8, while Mike was sure to get all the right instruments at all the right times.

Check out some videos by Bob Sweeney featuring Gretchen Lohse, Johnny Stimson (coming soon) , and The Lawsuits:

Gretchen Lohse "Spider at the Gate" (Communion PA)
Gretchen Lohse "Spider at the Gate" (Communion PA) from Bob Sweeney on Vimeo.

The Lawsuits "Anybody's Girl / 25w A19 120v Blues" (Communion PA)
The Lawsuits "Anybody's Girl / 25w A19 120v Blues" (Communion PA) from Bob Sweeney on Vimeo.

Gretchen Lohse - Photo By Lindsey Borgman

Johnny Stimson - Photo By Lindsey Borgman

Reviewing these events can be tough with 6 to 7 bands at times. To commemorate this month we sat down the locals the Lawsuits for an interview. Topics ranged from their reception across the country, to sessions they've taken part in, and a range of answers to "Why are you named The Lawsuits."

Root Down In The Shadow Interview: The Lawsuits (Part 1)

Root Down In The Shadow Interview: The Lawsuits (Part 2)

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