John Vanderslice is one of those musicians that's always threatening to break into the mainstream (or, I guess, "indie mainstream") but as yet has been unable to take that final step. Playing with a who's who of the indie music scene, Vanderslice has been sharing a stage with the likes of Vampire Weekend and Okkervil River. And he fits in well. His melodic take on the singer-songwriter tradition has earned him some hardcore fans of his own. Often using analog instruments and equipment, Vanderslice opts for an organic live sound often atypical for his type of pop music. I get the feeling he's just one fluke indie anthem away from national recognition. It worked for Feist. If my prediction is correct, you should be at his concert tonight at Media Club.