The Bicycats w/ Kelli Rae Powell and Doug Pahl

Friday, August 17, 2007

The Bicycats is a plural name for a singular musician, Zachary Bernstein who wields his ukulele, guitar or venue-provided piano to perform songs about melting ferris wheels, scenes from Sylvia Plath novels and negotiating a possible romance with a bird. His debut album "I Love You For Your Mind" is out now on 307 Knox Records.

Kelli Rae Powell is an old-timey albeit timely cabaret-style bad girl. Regarding her wry and original tunes, she has been described as a tiny uke-toting red-headed would-be step-child of Billie Holiday and Johnny Cash.

Doug Pahl is a singer/songwriter from Madison --- His material ranges from the lighter subject matter of love, and seasons, to obscure discussions of despondency, loneliness, and infirmity. Set to a backdrop of savory acoustic guitar compositions, sometimes rhythmically strummed, others carefully plucked, each piece takes on a life of its own.