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Friday, November 20 2009

Bob Dylan: 31 October 2009 - Chicago

By David Masciotra

On Halloween night when Bob Dylan and his band took the stage at the Aragon in Chicago, the audience members, some of whom were clad in costume, erupted in wild applause.

Thursday, November 19 2009

Twelfth Night: 19 December 2009 - London

By Scott Jordan Harris

Ultimately, even Shakespeare’s comedies are judged by just one standard: whether or not they are funny. And this Twelfth Night is hilarious.

Wednesday, November 18 2009

Noah and the Whale: 29 October 2009 - Chicago

By Lisa Torem

Noah and the Whale slowly leave the stage. Tired as they must be, their humble expressions hint that they are exceedingly grateful that we’ve come to see them tonight.

Tuesday, November 17 2009

Broadcast + Atlas Sound: 17 October 2009 - Washington DC

By Cole Stryker

Lovers of left-of-the-dial indie pop could have hardly conceived a better double bill in their dreams.

Monday, November 16 2009

Joe Bonamassa: 24 October 2009 - Chicago

By Lisa Torem

Like those around me I’m pinned to my chair. It’s just Joe and an acoustic and I’m astonished. In fact, I’ve never heard anything like it.

Friday, November 13 2009

Pearl Jam: 31 October 2009 - Philadelphia

By Sachyn Mital

This was Pearl Jam’s final night out of four at Philadelphia’s Spectrum and during the surreal evening, Pearl Jam astounded the audience with rarities and unleashed their energy in a fitting finale for the historic Spectrum.

Thursday, November 12 2009

U2: 18 October 2009 - Norman, OK

By William Carl Ferleman

This is, to be sure, U2 at their touring highpoint.

Wednesday, November 11 2009

The Black Crowes: 22 October 2009 - Phoenix

By Greg M. Schwartz

Singer/ringleader Chris Robinson was in high spirits as he led the band through a crowd pleasing set that concluded the first leg of the band's fall tour.

Tuesday, November 10 2009

Múm: 23 October 2009 - Washington, DC

By Cole Stryker

It's impossible to watch Múm perform without a dumb smile on your face.

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Friday, November 20 2009

Notes from the Road: El Ten Eleven + Controlled Storms: 18.Nov.09 - Philadelphia

Notes from the Road: Baroness: 18.Nov.09 - Washington DC

Thursday, November 19 2009

Notes from the Road: Jessica Lea Mayfield: 11.Nov.09 - New York

Wednesday, November 18 2009

Notes from the Road: Highlights from the Voodoo Experience: 30.Oct-1.Nov.09 - New Orleans

Monday, November 16 2009

Notes from the Road: P.K. 14 + Xiao He: 14.Nov.09 - Washington DC

Notes from the Road: Cold Cave: 13.Nov.09 - Washington DC

Sunday, November 15 2009

Notes from the Road: Wolfmother + Heartless Bastards: 11.Nov.2009 - Toronto

Wednesday, November 11 2009

Notes from the Road: Mount Eerie: 8 November 2009 - Lakeshore Theatre, Chicago

Tuesday, November 10 2009

Notes from the Road: The Fiery Furnaces: 7.Nov.09 - Toronto

Monday, November 9 2009

Notes from the Road: The Sounds: 7.Nov.09 - Chicago

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Monday, November 2 2009

10 Rules on How to Sink or Swim at CMJ

By PopMatters Staff

Though several bands demanded double-takes, and many impressed, there were no obvious standouts at this year's CMJ. Instead, our writers found bands that exemplified standards for success, and failure, putting together ten rules on how to sink or swim at CMJ.

Sunday, October 25 2009

The 47th Annual New York Film Festival

By Michael Buening

There were plenty of films in the New York Film Festival that captured similar redemptive moments and there is nothing esoteric, depressing or arduous about that.

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Friday, September 4 2009

Ride This Time Machine Down a Road Less Traveled

By Mark Reynolds

Jump into that ’59 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz with the maxed-out tailfins, contemplate what an original Barbie doll could fetch on eBay, and enjoy this roll call of Reasons Why Everything Changed in 1959.

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