Friday, December 2 2011
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.
Wednesday, November 23 2011
Manchester Orchestra: 11 November 2011 - Philadelphia
As talented as Hull obviously is, the members of Manchester Orchestra are also his musical equals.
Cold War Kids: 4 November 2011 - Toronto
Hoping tonight’s setlist doesn’t favor Mine is Yours too heavily.
Tuesday, November 22 2011
‘Lobby Hero’ by Kenneth Lonergan – New York
This small-scale revival is an off off-Broadway hidden gem of sparkling multiple sides.
Monday, November 21 2011
Dream Theater + Trivium: 25 October 2011 - Houston, TX
A Dream Theater show keeps the focus on the instrumental pyrotechnics going on onstage and eschews actual pyrotechnics.
Beirut: 29 October 2011 - Austin, TX
Zach Condon listens to his bandmates with the keen ear of a conductor.
Friday, November 18 2011
Deer Tick + Guards: 31 October 2011 - San Diego, CA
Guards are opening up for Deer Tick tonight and the New York City band is not going to let the headliners from Rhode Island have all the Halloween fun.
Stephen Kellogg: 31 October 2011 - Rochester, NY
The Sixers tackle Purple Rain from front to back complete with hilarious dancing.
Thursday, November 17 2011
The Airborne Toxic Event: 23 October 2011 - Los Angeles
There's not many rock bands that would sound this good with an orchestra behind them, nor that have the songs to make it work. But then this is all part of what has made the Airborne Toxic Event one of the most promising new bands to come onto the scene in the past few years.
Zigaboo Modeliste: 22 October 2011 - Los Angeles
The drummer known for helping to pioneer “second-line funk” seems as if he's aging like a fine wine. He's still throwing down those funky beats like it's as natural as breathing...
Mayday Parade: 21 October 2011 - Indianapolis, IN
Perhaps the most notable detail about the night is how happy the band looked.
Wednesday, November 16 2011
Warren Haynes: 17 October 2011 - Chicago
I expected the performance of the Warren Haynes Band at the Vic Theatre to be good. I did not expect it to be one of the best displays of musical mastery and performative passion I have ever seen.
