NEW! Local Licks

Fridays at The Daily Penguin can be a painful drag, so I've decided to start the weekend early. Enjoy the vibes from these local artists:


Mystr Treefrog. His self-described "swampadelic thump" is like Lynard Skynard on oxycontin. Folksy and bluesy, Silver Spring resident Jon Brayton (aka Treefrog, above) released his album "Bats Will Scatter" earlier this year. His song "Chikin Milk" is a taste of Ronnie Van Zant and Bob Dylan, while "The Ark" is a nod to Jimi Hendrix. Check out more of Mystr Treefrog at his website.

Benjy Ferree. Sometimes campy, sometimes startlingly dramatic, the enigmatic Ferree is definitely worth a try. His tune "Private Honeymoon" is an ode to Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings. He's got more songs in his pocket at his ironically minimalist website.