50 Things I Love About Philly In No Order Particularly - #50

(Like the title says, this is a list of things I've loved about philly, in the 17 years I've lived in this area. Also, like the title says, they're in no particular order. It's also not an inculsive list. These were just the first fifty that popped into my head. I'm gonna dish one up fresh, weekly. Also, I've started at the "bottom" to keep you tuned in. It's part of my nefarious plan for readership. Mwa-ha-ha-haaaaa.)

Grey Eye Glances

Every area has their hometown heroes, their unsung singers. We’ve had some great bands out of Philly – Hall and Oates comes to mind. But one of my favorite bands that has a good local following but never really “made it” is a band called Grey Eye Glances.

They started as a trio – female singer/guitar player Jennifer (her voice kinda reminds me of Linda Ronstadt), bass player Eric, and keyboard player/songwriter Dwayne. They’ve added a guitar player and a percussionist, but the core remains this close-knit trio.

They’re a mellow band with some very strong songs. Eventide is one of the best mellow albums I’ve ever consumed. Their concerts (I’ve seen them three times over the years) are always fun, and usually play in a comfy venue, so none of the music is lost. Unlike many bands, they know how to play live – they don’t usually rush things, and they play the crowd well, like a bunch of old friends.

Check out some of the samples on the page. Grab yerself a copy of Eventide if you’re a mellow music fan, and lose yourself in the dulcet tones of this Philly treasure.

(*)> (typed whilst listening to Days to Dust…)