Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Have any plans for Friday, July 11? Philadelphia singer/songwriter Dawn Iulg will be releasing her newest album “The Waking Hours” at the Tin Angel.

Recorded at Turtle Studios in Old City, “The Waking Hours” is a folky, rock album featuring collaborations with multiple talented acts, including Drexel’s own Mad Dragon Records artist Andrew Lipke.

This six song EP brings out an alt-country, summery vibe making the listener want to just hop onto a hammock in the shade and relax.  If folk legends Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez were to team up with indie-queen Jenny Lewis, their final product would resonate to that identical of Iulg’s “The Waking Hours.”

Presenting personal stories through song, Iulg explains deep experiences in an alluring light. 

The standout song off of “The Waking Hours” has to be the first track, “Quake.” Iulg’s sweet voice almost makes it seem like a love song but when listening closely to the words, with lyrics like “tripping on these promises” and “I wanna shake you for your mistakes/…I wanna make you wait,”a dark cloud can be seen moving into the picture.

After a grueling third week of summer term at Drexel, come celebrate this gifted artist’s new album with some friends. 

Friday, July 11- Dawn Iulg and Band

-with special guests Adrien Reju and Andrew Lipke

-The Tin Angel 20 S. 2^nd St, Philadelphia

-10 pm, $10/ticket

*photo courtesy of Dawn Iulg