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Recent Events ReviewsWednesday, February 10 2010
The Dirty Three: 26 January 2010 - SydneyThe Dirty Three manage to create a distinctly Australian musical narrative, all without so much as a word being sung. Tuesday, February 9 2010
Anti-Flag: 27 January 2010 - Austin, TXAfter the show, the band shakes hands, bumps fists and exchanges high-fives with numerous fans, demonstrating once again that Anti-Flag is most definitely a band for and of the people. Friday, February 5 2010
Brother Ali: 27 October 2009 - Dallas, TXAli’s mantra of united love and acceptance is how he lives his life. He communicates this without irony or looking weak. That takes the sting out of an otherwise overdone concept. Thursday, February 4 2010
Jann Klose: 16 November 2009 - ChicagoKlose has the classically incandescent look of a young James Taylor. Wavy brown hair frames his chin and ocean-blue eyes sparkle as he strums. Wednesday, February 3 2010
Cracker + Camper Van Beethoven: 17 January 2010 - Cambridge, MAThe two hour set was a strong and generously apportioned mix from both of the band's decades, even if the strength of old school crowd-stokers like "Eurotrash Girl" and "Low" meant exposing some of the weakness of Cracker's more recent material. Tuesday, February 2 2010
Perpetual Groove: 22 January 2010 - Austin, TXAn evening that started off on shaky ground has finished quite strong, and with an epic conclusion. Friday, January 29 2010
Haiti Relief Benefit: 23 January 2010 - New YorkThe well-rounded night of laughter and amazing music raised at least $20,000 for the Red Cross, which is very respectable for the three and a half hour showcase. Thursday, January 28 2010
Umphrey’s McGee: 29 December 2009 - ChicagoLive shows aren’t simply a promotional tool for the six laid-back musicians from the Midwest. They are mechanisms by which to display their passion for music-plain and simple. Wednesday, January 27 2010
The Fiery Furnaces: 8 November 2009 - Guelph, ONIf you were looking for some of the Fiery Furnaces' semi-traditional live madness, this show might have been disappointing. Tuesday, January 26 2010Maiysha: 23 January 2010 - New YorkMaiysha takes The Blue Note stage to record live follow-up to her Grammy-nominated debut. Friday, January 22 2010
Passion Pit: 10 January 2010 - New YorkPassion Pit preempts world tour by giving the audiences a reason to dance with three sold out nights in NYC. Thursday, January 21 2010
Gwar: 13 December 2009 - New YorkIt's almost hard to consider Gwar "shock rock", since gasping instead of laughing would mean you've somehow managed to discount the campiness. Wednesday, January 20 2010
The Sonics: 7 December 2009 - ParisThe Sonics always went into shows trying to blow peoples' heads off. Decapitate they didn't, but a good show they did deliver. Tuesday, January 19 2010
Grant Lee Phillips: 6 December 2009 - ChicagoIt’s much easier to write about unrequited love and cheating liars. It’s hard to sing happy, but Phillips does it well. |
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