Falling Off A Building is yet another local band here in Columbia, SC that I have been meaning to write about. I saw the band open up for Brother, Sister a while back and was pleasantly surprised. The band revolves around singer/songwriter Adam Callum. His energetic style and unique lyrical take on life was addicting to watch in a live setting. I picked up the band’s five song EP and it stands up quite nicely to the live show. Falling Off A Building brings to mind people like Ben Folds, Counting Crows and even The Weakerthans perhaps. Nicely done.

www.myspace.com/fallingoffabuilding

Black Swan is a local (Columbia, SC) band who I had the pleasure of seeing this weekend. As I watched the band I could tell they were still trying to adapt in a live setting. Still, I was shocked to learn after the show that it was only the band’s second performance together. That fact left me even more impressed with the band’s expansive and engaging sound. Black Swan may only be in their infancy but the sky is the limit. The band has already recorded a five song EP which they were graciously giving away for free this weekend. I will have a short review up for that soon.