The Beanstalk Library, a mainstay on the local alt-country scene, have a new live lineup and some new recordings to celebrate. To launch their re-formation, they’ve taken to the internets. Five local blogs (DCist, BYT, District of Sound, Instrumental Analysis and Baby, You Got a Stew Goin!) are each streaming one of their five new songs. DCist’s exclusive track is called “The Only Things I’ll Take With Me,” and it features another of our very favorite local musicians, Tom Hnatow of These United States, on pedal steel. It’s a sweet reflective tune that’s just right for long hot summer days, paired with a front porch and a glass of iced tea. If you like what you hear, you can see the guys perform this and other songs live on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) at Iota (8:30 p.m., $10). It’s the band’s first local show in 8 months, and the first since replacing two members.

The Only Things Ill Take With Me – The Beanstalk Library

Ed. Note: Grr, it looks like only 30 seconds of the song are available unless you click through to the MP3 host. We’re working to fix this for you, thanks for your patience.