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Friday, November 6 2009

Yeah Yeah Yeahs: 23 September 2009 - New York

By Ben Schumer

To cap off their stellar year, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs captivated a massive hometown crowd at the legendary Radio City Music Hall.

Thursday, November 5 2009

Yo La Tengo: 6 October 2009 - Chicago

By Rory O'Connor

Even in the moments when they seem to be teetering on the edge of control, like during one of Ira’s guitar tirades, every single note and squall of feedback feels necessary.

Wednesday, November 4 2009

Mirah: 10 October 2009 - New York

By Caroline Shadood

Mirah established her versatility as a musician while unintentionally proving that song choice truly can make or break an entire performance.

Tuesday, November 3 2009

Bell X1: 25 September 2009 - Chicago

By Chris Catania

Far beyond the end of the show and into the night, the songs continued to burrow deep and swift -- these Irish lads know exactly how our hearts and minds are wired.

Sunday, November 1 2009

The Dodos: 13 October 2009 - New York

By Rachel Balik

Touring after the release of their latest album, Time to Die, the Dodos revert to a more raw and experimental sound

Friday, October 30 2009

Portugal. The Man: 8 October 2009-Madison, WI

By Liberty Kohn

From the moment Portugal. The Man begin playing, intensity and urgency enter the theatre with them.

Thursday, October 29 2009

Ian Anderson: 7 October 2009-Chicago, IL

By Lisa Torem

My eyes widen as the band sets up, and I wonder which albums Anderson will draw from tonight.

Wednesday, October 28 2009

Meshell Ndegeocello: 6 October 2009 - New York

By David Abravanel

It feels like Ndegeocello is treating us audience members like adults-she respects us far too much to withhold the ugly truths, or to censor her interpretations of them.

Tuesday, October 27 2009

Indietracks Festival: 24-26 July 2009-Derbyshire, England

By Neil Jones

Indietracks was a pure pop fantasy, an addictive DIY pop experience amidst scenery untouched by time. It‘ll fuel the dreams of all who came for weeks to come.

Monday, October 26 2009

Thom Yorke: 5 October 2009 - Los Angeles

By Adam Wieser

Let me speak for L.A. when I say that you are welcome back anytime, Thom.

Friday, October 23 2009

The Righteous Hillbillies + Charlie Daniels Band: 1 October 2009 - Joliet, IL

By David Masciotra

The Righteous Hillbillies were there not only to provide opening entertainment for a country music legend, but to claim ownership of the entire building.

Thursday, October 22 2009

Dark Carnival Film Festival: 28 September-03 October 2009- Bloomington, IN

By Michael Curtis Nelson

In its third year, the Dark Carnival Film Festival attracts filmmakers and audiences with a real love for the horror film genre.

Tuesday, October 20 2009

Why?: 26 September 2009 - New York

By Rachel Brodsky

Yoni Wolf entertained by dancing oddly about the stage and at times speaking to the audience about random things, things which perhaps only Wolf himself fully understood.

Monday, October 19 2009

Secret Machines: 27 August 2009 - Phoenix

By Andrew Watson

I stood in blissful repose, hundering madness all around, forgetting I was in a half-empty warehouse surrounded by Kia salesmen, drinking lukewarm Budweiser, with a giant robot looming over my shoulder.

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