The pensive, searching guitar work and lonely, haunting melody of Mo7s’ “State of Mind” make a listener think deeply about the transience of interpersonal relationships, acknowledging the ease with which people fall out of love and move on to something new.
Whenever Copper Fields and Mo7s are involved, you know you’re in for a night of high quality performances. That was no different last night at The Originals Music Series, where each band played an hour and 20 minute set inside Chicago Restaurant’s Club Gravity.
The Originals Music Series, operating on a bi-weekly schedule for the winter months, returns to Chicago Restaurant in Allentown with a great Thursday night lineup.
It was a fairly stripped-down evening of music at The Originals Music Series, with two acts that let their soulful vocals and expert guitar playing speak volumes.
There’s variety waiting for you out on the scene this week. Whether it’s indie pop from Canada or country rock from right here at home, it’s, as always, happening right under your nose.
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Artist: Mo7s
Album: Gift Horse (LISTEN)
Released: April 2016
Genre: Rock & Roll
Mo7s has been hard at work since the last time we checked in with them. The duo has worked on more original material to support key holdovers from its previous album, “Hate Mail from a Love Child,” and the end result is the focused, soulful “Gift Horse.”
In addition to updated versions of “Hate Mail…” staples “Pretty Good Year,” “Sweet Young Kid,” “Think of You,” and “Why,” “Gift Horse” features new tracks cut from a similar cloth. Vocalist Amy Tomaszewski’s low, vibrating alto is delivered effectively, and serves as a great complement to the bluesy emotion brought forth by Dave Lewis’ guitar work on tracks like album opener, “Next to You.” The pair teams up well again on “So Important,” delivering brooding vocal harmonies on an anthem written in opposition of society’s comparative nature.
Crisp vocal harmonies and strong guitar work are a signature of “Gift Horse,” and are again on-point on the album’s title track, a barn-burning rocker also featuring a blazing solo from Lewis. Each of those elements to Mo7s’ music translates just as well to the searching balladry of album closer, “State of Mind.”
On “Gift Horse,” Mo7s appears to have found its voice. With a strengthening reputation for great live shows and a defined musical direction, the band has an album that could very well lead to big things.
Track listing
On such an enjoyable night of live music from two of eastern Pennsylvania’s strongest indie duos, we felt it appropriate to capture the essence of what made it great.
Observe, then, our friends Mo7s performing “So Important,” which can be found on the band’s new release, “Gift Horse.” We think you’ll agree that Amy and Dave are as talented as they come.
Two phenomenal female-fronted duos took the stage at Chicago Restaurant’s Club Gravity to kick off what is sure to be an excellent weekend of live music throughout the Lehigh Valley.
AVYLON and Mo7s both feature powerhouse vocals and intricate guitar work, and both were on display at the weekly Originals Music Series, presented by The Fyre & Ice Show.
There’s more coming from another fun night of music in Allentown. For now, enjoy some photos below!
Roi & the Secret People perform Saturday at Easton’s State Theatre.
Let us tell you – this week of live music is stacked! From theatres to warehouses, from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, you have plenty to choose from with this week’s
Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week!
Thurs., Apr. 7 | 7 p.m.
The Originals Music Series
Venue: Chicago Restaurant, 1179 Airport Road, Allentown
Admission: FREE
Description: Mo7s, whom you’ve heard before on QSLehighValley, join Mo7s for the weekly showcase.
Fri., Apr. 8 | 7 p.m.
Olathia, Autoerotica, Nocturnal Mission, The Line of Fire and King Bison
Venue: Jabber Jaws, 1327 W. Chew St., Allentown
Admission: $5, 21+
Description: Cleveland’s own Olathia headline a night of great rock music.
Sat., Apr. 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Easton Rocks! Fundraiser
Venue: State Theatre Center for the Arts, 453 Northampton St., Easton
Admission: $12
Description: Carter Lansing, Blue Jean, Alex Radus, and Roi & the Secret People perform for a good cause.
Sun., Apr. 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Tender Defender, Trophy Lungs, MakeWar and Pass Away
Venue: Warhouse Collective, 224 Stockton St., Phillipsburg, NJ
Admission: $10
Description: A Sunday night special feature the Jersey upstart venue’s “dream lineup.”
This episode of QSLehighValley, sponsored by The Valley Ledger, is highlighted by an interview with Amy Tomaszewski, lead vocalist of versatile Reading-based duo, Mo7s.
Track listing:
The Groove Merchants – John the Savage
The Band of Rivals – Dust to Dust
Mo7s – Why
Mo7s – Verb Your Noun
Rofo Audio – Circle Back
Site Unknown – Stand
The Beautiful Distortion – Left in Flames