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Recent Events ReviewsFriday, November 21 2008
David ByrneThe choreographed spectacle was almost like watching a long artistic music video or a postmodern ballet with exceptionally good music. Thursday, November 20 2008
AA BondyAA Bondy's half-spoken baritone and Appalachian influenced indie-folk seem at home in Austin, but I wonder if a lack of sonic force will be a problem in a venue with three well-stocked bars and a crowd that paid to see the headlining act. Wednesday, November 19 2008
Atmosphere + Blueprint + Abstract RudeAs Atmosphere kicked their set off with "Like the Rest of Us" and "In Her Music Box", two of the mellowest pieces in their catalog, it became apparent this wouldn't be just another hip-hop show. Tuesday, November 18 2008
TV on the RadioIf there’s a singular element that TV on the Radio is capable of delivering on a regular basis it’s surely charisma. Monday, November 17 2008
Lykke Li + Friendly FiresLive, Lykke Li is a show of force, and during an hour of mesmerizing, artfully arranged originals and a few covers, she confirmed there's plenty of teeth behind her tweeness -- and piquancy, too. Friday, November 14 2008
Michael Chapman + Jack RoseA road-tested veteran in every sense of the word, Michael Chapman mentioned that he had recently celebrated 40 years of touring. Thursday, November 13 2008
Opeth + High on FireThe one truly off-the-cuff moment came when a fan yelled out a cover request and Opeth’s frontman Mikael Akerfeldt responded, “I can play that one… on Guitar Hero!” Wednesday, November 12 2008
StereolabIn concert, Stereolab’s songs really came alive, providing proof that the band remains one of the most reliable live acts around. Tuesday, November 11 2008
The DirtbombsRather than try to dazzle us with a bunch of silly antics or between song banter, The Dirtbombs put on a garage rock clinic that has made them one of the best live acts of the past 10 years. Monday, November 10 2008
Antony and the JohnsonsMuch like the vocal beauty yet visible pain of the castrati struck Renaissance opera goers, Antony’s physical presence and tormenting lyrics augment the simple ethereal beauty that enraptures his fans. Friday, November 7 2008
Clap Your Hands Say YeahIt’s become a well-known fact that at a Clap Your Hands Say Yeah show, the energy of the audience had better be in inverse proportion to that of the band, or else people will be falling asleep. Thursday, November 6 2008
Liam Finn + The VeilsIt was clear as we all picked our jaws up off the floor that Liam Finn had put on a show others reach for but can hardly pull off. Wednesday, November 5 2008
The New Year + Dirty on Purpose + Tre OrsiAlthough there tends to be such a long lapse between the New Year’s albums and tours, rare nights like this make it all worth the wait. Tuesday, November 4 2008
Chris Thile + Brad MehldauWith just his mandolin for company, Chris Thile's set included the expected folk tunes, some originals, and a sprinkling of the classical pieces that he found influential. |
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