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Recent Events ReviewsThursday, July 9 2009
The Sadies + Jenny Lewis: 5 June 2009 - ChicagoWatching the Sadies live is like bearing witness to a tornado, a sort of freak of nature that pays no mind to its surroundings in forging a path. Wednesday, July 8 2009
Willie Nelson: 2 June 2009 - Richmond, VAI hate to say it, but it seemed like he was just going through the motions. But for many people, that’s just fine. Tuesday, July 7 2009
Elvis Perkins: 20 May 2009 - Brooklyn, NYI described Elvis Perkins as “part Andrew Bird, part Arcade Fire, part Rufus Wainwright, part Leonard Cohen, part Dylan, and all good”, but this catchall fails to account for his periodic spurts of beer-hall charm. Monday, July 6 2009
Speakers Series: Karl Rove vs. James Carville: 26 May 2009 - New YorkAs the debate wore on, the questions grew more prodding, the responses fiercer (complete with finger pointing), and the audience more aggravated than ever. Friday, June 26 2009
Phish: 4 June 2009 / 6 June 2009 - Wantagh, NY and Mansfield, MAIt's good to have 'em back, warts and all. Thursday, June 25 2009Wednesday, June 24 2009
Black Moth Super Rainbow + School of Seven Bells: 20 May 2009 - ChicagoLove and pain, ecstasy and horror, joyful jubilation and perpetual elation -- it’s all in a night’s work for Black Moth Super Rainbow. Tuesday, June 23 2009
Beirut: 6 May 2009 - Brussels, BelgiumZach Condon and his cohorts approach these songs like they’re playing musical Risk, not just invading countries, but soaking in their sounds. Monday, June 22 2009
The National: 29 May 2009 - PhiladelphiaThe National’s performance, muted and uneasy as it was, still elicited rapt attention and glowing faces. Friday, June 19 2009
Katie Melua: 12 May 2009 - ChicagoAt 25, Katie Melua has had a Dutch tulip named in her honor, met and played for Nelson Mandela, and set a Guinness World Record for deepest underwater concert Thursday, June 18 2009
The Weakerthans + Constantines: 1 May 2009 - Vancouver, BCAfter traversing around Canada for the past two months it was clear that Constantines and the Weakerthans were pretty tired Wednesday, June 17 2009
The Rakes + Fol Chen + Lower Heaven: 1 April 2009 - Los AngelesRare as it may be, this was a set thankfully devoid of a weak link. Tuesday, June 16 2009
Arc Angels: 8 May 2009 - New YorkFrom Arc Angels, it didn't feel like a return, however, it felt like a reunion -- a few hellos, a few slapped backs, and plenty of look-what-we-still-can-do emotion. Monday, June 15 2009
Okkervil River: 8 May 2009 - Sydney, AustraliaOne thing that Okkervil River did exceptionally well was fall apart. |
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