9. Mount Moriah
Photo by Zach Hart
Sometimes great rock and roll is all you and need. Similar to Neko Case’s 2012 Forecastle appearance, Mount Moriah put on a no-frills set that leaned on their at-ease songwriting and alt-country rock sensibilities. The band kicked off the set with some favorites off 2012’s Miracle Temple and then treated the crowd to some brand-new songs off their forthcoming album. The newer fare sounds spectacular and finds Mount Moriah building slowly on their previous work. If this show was any indication, their next offering has shot up my most anticipated upcoming releases list. –Zach Hart
