And it’s amazing.

Download the short player HERE, ASAP.

Trick or treat!

Learn more about Tim over at his MySpace page.

MP3: Tim Fite – Downturn

One of my fondest college memories involves following Ben Kweller around from city to city (well, Baltimore to DC, at least) while BK was supporting his debut LP, Sha Sha. Five years have passed since those smile-inducing days and while I still adore BK in every way, I long for the days when Sha Sha commanded his setlists. When I heard that Ben would be performing the album in its entirety at Brooklyn’s Southpaw, I had no choice but to stand front & center, singing along to every lyric.

Complete with a commemorative songbook, a Sha Sha box (full of all sorts of random goodies including but not limited to red toothbrushes, Halls candy and Old Spice deodorant) and a slew of BK diehards, Ben performed a fantastic hour-long set. First, BK ran through Sha Sha in the order that the album was recorded and then came back for three fan-requested encores from later releases. Full setlist below. The night played out as a daft version of Storytellers and/or Behind The Music. Tonight Ben will perform his sophomore release, On My Way, in all its glory, while tomorrow’s show will focus on his latest self-titled junior effort.

Setlist: Sha Sha/Wasted & Ready/Family Tree/Commerce, TX/In Other Words/Walk On Me/Make It Up/No Reason/Lizzy/Harriet’s Got A Song/Falling//On My Way/Sundress/Penny On The Train Track

MP3: Ben Kweller – Sundress

Opening last night’s show was the one and only, Tim Fite. Tim’s live show is a unique amalgamation of experimentalism, audio/visual science project, hip-hop, anti-folk, spoken word and crowd participation. While many BK fans seemed reluctant at first to loosen up to Tim, by the middle of his mesmerizing set, nearly every fist was raised in approval. Learn more about Tim Fite & download a bevy of tunes here at his official site.

MP3: Tim Fite – Downturn

The Jersey-based singer-songwriter, hip-hopper, & all around engaging performer, Tim Fite, will join Brooklyn’s finest, Ben Kweller, on the following dates. We’re beyond elated for the tomfoolery that is sure to ensue on this perfectly matched tour.

JUL 30: Brooklyn, NY @ Southpaw
AUG 7: Atlanta, GA @ Variety
AUG 8: Orlando, FL @ The Social
AUG 9: Jacksonville @ Jack Rabbit’s
AUG 10: Ybor City, FL @ Crowbar
AUG 11: Ft. Laud, FL @ Culture Room
AUG 13: Birmingham, AL @ WorkPlay
AUG 15: New Orleans, LA @ HOB
AUG 17: Houston, TX @ Walter’s
AUG 18: Denton, TX @ Hailey’s
AUG 20: Oklahoma City, OK @ Bricktown
AUG 21: Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
AUG 23: Memphis, TN @ Newby’s
AUG 24: Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
AUG 22: Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s
AUG 25: Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle
AUG 26: Charlottesville, VA @ Starr Hill

MP3: Tim Fite – Downturn

Seriously, thank you for introducing me to Tim Fite. The guy is great. Part Demetri Martin, part avant garde, part hipster rap/country music revival makes me all completely bummed that I will have to wait another month to see him again (April 26th, Luna Lounge).

I believe my favourite part of his act is the keyboard/computer guy who just talks to the audience without a mic the entire time. Very funny.

MP3: Tim Fite- ‘No Good Here’