Next up we have a wonderful Americana band from Chicago known as Minor Moon, who were extremely impressive at the Thawed Out Fest in Chicago this past April. Lead singer and primary writer Sam Cantor has released four albums of material over the past 10 years. For the band's latest album, Cantor utilized several members of the Chicago jazz community including Lia Kohl, Dustin Laurenzi, Macie Stewart and Sima Cunningham, as well as the quintet featured in this performance.
Cantor's songs have an emotional immediacy that is refreshing, as well as enough melodic variety to sustain interest over a 45-minute set.
Buy their most recent album here.
Recording information:
MINOR MOON2025-04-26
Chicago, IL
Thawed Out Fest
Sam Cantor: guitar and voice
Chet Zenor: electric guitar
Max Subar: pedal steel
Jason Ashworth: bass
Sam Subar: drums
Setlist:
01 Blue Timing (6:43)
02 Cracking Glass (3:00)
03 No Lightning Fix (5:53)
04 Spend Your Gift Well (4:09)
05 Hey, Dark Ones (5:07)
06 Under Beyond (5:16)
07 The Light Up Waltz (4:20)
08 Miriam Underwater (3:26)
Total time = 37:54
Recorded with permission by Richard Hayes for this blog
Microphones: Beyerdynamic MC930 in ORTF
Additional source: mono SBD feed
Recorder: Sound Devices MixPre3 at 24/96
Software: Audacity, Fission, xAct
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