The Milling Gowns CD Release Show September 13, 2008

Boston "Gloom Pop" band The Milling Gowns celebrates the release of their 11-song album "Diving Bell Shallows" with a show on Saturday September 13th at The Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St (Inman Sq), Cambridge MA.

Already a non-typical band whose main instrumentation is classically-influenced piano and viola along with bass and drums, The Milling Gowns further expand their orchestral sound for this album with the addition of over 25 guest musicians. Pianist Sharon Crumrine and violist Betty Widerski arranged singer/songwriter M.'s songs to include, at various times, a full string section, oboe, lever harp, french horn, and choir.

The band has reserved the Lily Pad for the entire evening. Doors for the public open at 8:45pm, with a $10 requested donation.

The opening performer will be local singer/songwriter Dan Blakeslee, who also guested on "Diving Bell Shallows." Then The Milling Gowns will take the stage. The Lily Pad's 7-foot Kawai grand piano will allow pianist Sharon Crumrine to fully realize the songs' elegant keyboard parts, and guest string players and vocalists will recreate their studio parts live.

Copies of the new album, as well as the band's prior 5-song EP "Light of the World Shine on Me", will be available at the show. Both albums may also be ordered from the band's website http://themillinggowns.com, and from CD Baby and various digital outlets.

Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of bwiderski.