Friday, December 16 2011
DeLuna Fest 2011: America’s Original Beach Party Returns to the Gulf Coast
When it comes to location, Pensacola Beach is one of the most unique destinations for a music festival. It helped ensure the second year of DeLuna Fest was a logistic and artistic success.
Foo Fighters: 2 December 2011 - Melbourne, Australia
The band seemed awestruck at the magnitude of the crowd, drowning the band out while singing the chorus.
Thursday, December 15 2011
Railroad Earth: 18 November 2011 - Cleveland
It’s a Friday night in the rock ‘n’ roll capital of the world and Railroad Earth’s increasingly popular formula that blends bluegrass instrumentation with rock sensibility has filled the room with party people.
YACHT: 3 December 2011 – New York
The all inclusive dance party arrives for a night in the big apple.
Wednesday, December 14 2011
Tuesday, December 13 2011
Bela Fleck & The Original Flecktones: 16 November 2011 – New York
Clearly, even after twenty plus years, the Flecktones are wallowing in the ecstasy of the magic they continue to create and recreate.
Monday, December 12 2011
‘Seminar’ by Theresa Rebeck - Broadway
One aspect of the play made me feel uncomfortable and queasy, with the reminder that words and laughter matter and have consequences.
Friday, December 9 2011
Avicii: 18 November 2011 - Washington, D.C.
In order to create the three hour sweat fest, Avicii culled a smash and mash of his best work with mixture of his influences.
Thursday, December 8 2011
Deer Tick + Guards: 14 November 2011 - Chicago
Attending a Deer Tick show comes with an unspoken disclaimer: the closer you are to the stage, the more likely you are to get spit on, sprayed with beer, or better yet both.
Wednesday, December 7 2011
Jakob Dylan: 13 November 2011 - Kansas City, MO
Jakob Dylan seemed to move from enigmatic to confident to just plain sensitive and unusually loquacious.
Tuesday, December 6 2011
Chris Cornell Songbook Tour: 18 November 2011 - Ridgefield, CT
Chris Cornell tirelessly demonstrated the timelessness of his work while on tour in support of his new solo, live album Songbook.
Monday, December 5 2011
moe. 5 November 2011 - Houston, TX
Even after 20 years, moe. is still playing with intensity and writing new material with enthusiasm.
Friday, December 2 2011
Kings of Leon: 14 November 2011 - Melbourne, Australia
With no shortage on stadium-ready, fan-approved hits in their repertoire but, when promoting a record comprised largely of softer, meandering tunes, how would the band find both a balance and a groove?
Puscifer: 15 November 2011 - Chicago
Maynard James Keenan brings his "island of misfit ideas" to Chicago’s Broadway row.
Thursday, December 1 2011
Jack’s Mannequin + Scars on 45 : 12 November 2011 - Pomona, CA
It’s common for artists to become more jaded as they age, but Andrew McMahon walks in the light -- and on top of his instrument -- these days.
Idina Menzel: 12 November 2011 - Kansas City, MO
At a special benefit for KCYA, Menzel gave a lively, passionate vocal performance, and she was far beyond good.
Wednesday, November 30 2011
Portugal. The Man: 2011 October 25 - Washington, DC
In the studio, they are psychedelic scientists who understand the complexities of minimalism. As a live band, they are something different. Songs are liberated from the context of their respective albums and patience is traded for energy.
EOTO: 11 November 2011 - San Diego, CA
There are few acts in music who have been logging more miles on the road these past few years than EOTO, and it's clearly a labor of love.
Tuesday, November 29 2011
Monday, November 28 2011
Checking Back in with Neutral Milk Hotel: Jeff Mangum at the Town Hall
No one spoke loudly, no one really drank, and though it was Halloween, no one was in costume. It was church, and it made me nervous.
