Smith & McMahon w/ New Zeitgeist

The Outta Space, 6840 32nd St., Berwyn

New Zeitgeist is an Americana Roots duo. The links of Chicago's rising duo Jen Reilly and Eddy Bluma explore the origins of the oral folk tradition that touches upon outlaw and rock ballads. Called "one of the best new albums of 2017" by Steve Morse, 30 year Boston Globe critic, Myths and Mortals features the contribution of Austin City Limits Hall Of Fame member Lloyd Maines, whose collaborations range from Guy Clark to Joe Ely. “Old souls,” migrating from desert and sea, the two began collaborating as a folk duo with tempting harmonies and lonesome spirituals. Reilly’s country gospel roots and southern swing deeply welcomed the black leather grit of Bluma’s rock influences in new intertwining medley. Far-reaching, yet familiar; The New Zeitgeist calls from the deep to weary, worn trails of spirits lingering."

Smith & McMahon are longstanding members of the notorious punk band Moist Guitars. This is Smith & McMahon's side project featuring a mix of eclectic and obscure 70's covers.