In the middle of the wonderful show by Milton this past Friday, a history discussion broke out.  Milton, who lived in Park Slope last year (and has subsequently moved on), mentioned that there used to be a gang based on his block, The 5th Street Boys.  As Milton mentioned, street gangs in Park Slope are now ancient history.  There was no mention that a very young Al Capone once lived in Park Slope.

More info on the re-release of The Dream Syndicate‘s second album, Medicine Show, as well as the new one coming from Steve Wynn, plus shows this week by Amy Speace, The Silos, Sydney Wayser and some additions to the May Music Calendar over at Now I’ve Heard Everything.

–Eliot Wagner