In their short two-year existence, Bushwick's Padre Pio have had more line-up changes than the New York Knicks. They've even thrown a brief, head-scratching name change in for good measure, but, now the group - seemingly now a rotating squad of gifted side-men led by gifted lead singer / tunesmith David Mosey - is getting back to its origins and poised to capitalize on the pop promise of their original batch of tunes. Deeply steeped in the cool hooks and slight air of detached angst of Psychedelic Furs, later Roxy and 80s adult pop, their catalog - all 5 songs of it - is comprised completely of memorable material. I'm not certain who the modern-day equivalent of John Hughes is, but Padre Pio would be the ones all over the soundtrack. Once again, if their tune "Madeline" doesn't convert you, then you don't like pop songs.

The stuff comes across live too. I'm not certain how the ended up sharing a bill with SoCal Slammers The Bronx, but those of you looking to diversify should enjoy Tuesday Night at Fontana's to its fullest. And what's with all the good shows being on a Tuesday?