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Music
Caithlin de Marrais

When

Wednesday Aug 27, 2008 (7:30pm)

Where
The Mercury Lounge (217 E Houston St, 212.260.4700) Directions: F, JMZ at Essex and Delancey or F, V at 2nd Ave
Price
$12 / $10 advance
Details
http://www.mercuryloungenyc.com/calendar/show/1721/
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It's been two years since the breakup of Rainer Maria. While there's no sign of a reunion yet, lead singer and bassist Caithlin de Marrais headlines Mercury Lounge tonight in support of her upcoming album, My Magic City. A departure from Rainer Maria's distorted fuzzy melodies, the record features acoustic instruments and optimistic, softly sung love songs. Adding to the all-in-the-family folkishness of the evening, the opening acts are side projects of de Marrais' band members: Pascal Balthrop is the namesake of Balthrop, Alabama and Josh Kaufman plays in Rocketship Park.

Chris Kompanek