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Friday, November 21 2008

David Byrne

The choreographed spectacle was almost like watching a long artistic music video or a postmodern ballet with exceptionally good music.

Thursday, November 20 2008

AA Bondy

AA 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 Rude

As 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 Radio

If 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 Fires

Live, 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 Rose

A 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 Fire

The 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

Stereolab

In 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 Dirtbombs

Rather 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 Johnsons

Much 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 Yeah

It’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 Veils

It 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 Orsi

Although 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 Mehldau

With 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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