Who: José González When: Tuesday, December 4 Where: The Grog Shop Why: Mopey folks unite! Singer-songwriter González makes wispy, delicate folk-pop that’s cherished by fans of dead gloom merchant Nick Drake. Latest Album: In Our Nature Best Album: Veneer (2005) Didja Know? Despite his south-of-the-border-sounding name, González hails from Sweden! Listen Now: “Down the Line,” a sociopolitical strummer in which González plays prophet. — Michael Gallucci
This article appears in Nov 28 – Dec 4, 2007.