Archer Prewitt has been, for the last 15 years, one of the most influential forces in underground music. His previous band, the Coctails, were a diverse collective who drew from lounge music, free jazz and indie rock to attract a large cult audience, while his current band, the Sea and Cake, are one of the most revered groups in post-rock circles. When not playing guitar in the Sea and Cake, Prewitt has made time to create some of the most wonderfully superb solo records. Combed with meticulous arrangements, many of his records echo the lush orchestration of the Beach Boys or Nick Drake. His most recent recording, Wilderness (Thrill Jockey), however, strips things down to a much sparser, yet still very delicate, sound. Wilderness is a welcome diversion that toes the line between chamber pop and folk music. It’s as archaically beautiful as the drawing Prewitt did for the album cover. On the bill with Prewitt this weekend at Mohawk Place is Thrill Jockey label mate Angele Desveaux. Opening are the Old Sweethearts.
Saturday, December 9 at 9pm. Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk Street (885-3931). $10.
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