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Thursday, September 24 2009

Crüe Fest 2: 19 August 2009 - Holmdel, NJ

By Lana Cooper

Undeterred by the sweltering heat -- the kind that forms a sweat-'stache on your upper lip within milliseconds of being exposed to its nuclear-level humidity -- roughly ten thousand rock fans turned out to Holmdel, NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center Amphitheatre to catch Crüe Fest 2.

Wednesday, September 23 2009

The Flaming Lips: 29 August 2009 - Philadelphia

By Daniel Irving Kober

The show started off with the incandescent image of an animated Bollywood woman pleasing herself on a giant screen. The Lips, in their perpetual state of arrested development, arrived one by one, entering through a door in between her legs.

Tuesday, September 22 2009

John Legend: 21 July 2009 - Ravinia Festival

By Chris Catania

On record or live, Legend succeeds in mixing reggae, church spirituals and love ballads into an irresistible neo-soul tapestry woven through with sensuality, spirituality and sexuality.

Monday, September 21 2009

Dungen:14 August 2009 - Brooklyn, NY

By Rachel Brodsky

Dungen’s demeanor is the anti-rock star. Their onstage smiles, gratitude and grace are what sifts and separates Dungen from the pile of Zeppelin wannabes.

Friday, September 18 2009

Tori Amos: 13 August 2009 - New York

By Matt Mazur

Who better to review Tori Amos’ latest live show than a “crazy” Tori fan? Resident Toriphile Mazur sees Amos again, examines the fan culture he has been a part of for years, and hangs with the artist pre-show in the Rockette’s dressing room.

Thursday, September 17 2009

Vivian Girls: 26 August 2009 - Philadelphia

By Daniel Irving Kober

Vivian Girls are a damn cool band surfing on waves of hype.

Wednesday, September 16 2009

Festival International De Jazz De Montreal: 30 June-12 July 2009 - Montreal

By Vijith Assar

Every summer Montreal hosts its enormous annual jazz festival, always with a potent lineup of performers which stretches out over two and a half weeks -- if only I could see it all.

Tuesday, September 15 2009

Green Day + Franz Ferdinand: 08 August 2009- Houston

By Chris Conaton

Over 2.5 hours of music, plenty of audience participation, and lots of pyro. Green Day knows how to put on a big-time arena rock show.

Monday, September 14 2009

Rothbury Music Festival: 2-5 July 2009 - Rothbury, MI

By Dan Hyman

Set amidst the trees and expansive meadows of western Michigan, over the 4th of July weekend, Rothbury was able to capture the scenic appeal of West-Coast festivals, with the all star lineup that commercialized Midwest festivals, like the “now legendary” Bonnaroo, regularly bring to the table.

Friday, September 11 2009

Bob Dylan + Willie Nelson + John Mellencamp: 28 July 2009 - Durham, NC

By Wilson McBee

Who would deny the appeal of the Willie Nelson/John Mellencamp/Bob Dylan ballpark tour, even after we agree that Mellencamp doesn't belong with such a distinguished duo?

Thursday, September 10 2009

Splendour in the Grass Festival: 25-26 July 2009 - Byron Bay, Austrailia

By Nick Gunn

While part of the allure is undeniably the location, Byron Bay being one of the most beautiful & culturally intriguing places in Australia, Splendour also presents a thoughtful and satisfying blend of acts, from the hysterically trendy to the endearingly retro.