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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.

Wednesday, September 9 2009

Sound Tribe Sector 9: 25 July 2009 - Morrison, CO

By Greg M. Schwartz

Tthe fact that STS9 could even be considered the Red Rocks event of the year speaks volumes to how far the band has come.

Tuesday, September 8 2009

The Pretenders + Cat Power + Juliette Lewis: 11 August 2009 - New York

By Liz Colville

A powerful trio of female singers created three distinct atmospheres on a hot, humid evening in Central Park.

Friday, September 4 2009

Arctic Monkeys: 3 August 2009 - New York

By Kirby Fields

There’s a difference between being “fan friendly” and “for the fans”, and this was definitely a show that was for the fans.

Thursday, September 3 2009

The Hold Steady: 24 July 2009 - Sayreville, NJ

By Emily Tartanella

A Hold Steady performance requires the commitment of the audience -- pumping their fists at the right moments, or shouting out choruses that Craig Finn pretends to have forgotten.

Wednesday, September 2 2009

Grand Duchy: 24 July 2009 - Chicago

By Lisa Torem

Frank Black's post-Pixie band fan the musical flames without going up in smoke.

Tuesday, September 1 2009

Drive-By Truckers + The Whigs: 23 July 2009 - The Shoals Theatre, Florence, AL

By G E Light

The Drive-By Truckers play their hometown of Florence, Alabama for the first time in five years.

Monday, August 31 2009

Wet Hot American Festival: Lollapalooza 2009

By Drew Fortune

Certain things in Chicago are predictable... if it’s Lollapalooza weekend, the weather is gonna stink. PopMatters covered the fest, shooting video interviews and avoiding heatstroke.

Friday, August 28 2009

Marilyn Manson: 21 July 2009 - Bonner Springs, KS

By William Carl Ferleman

It’s nice to know that Marilyn Manson doesn’t have to rely solely on his theatre and colorful wit

Thursday, August 27 2009

Reel Big Fish + The English Beat + The Supervillains: 27 July 2009 - Houston

By Chris Conaton

Reel Big Fish may be in cruise control as far as their recorded output goes these days, but they still know how to put on a high-energy, fun concert.

Wednesday, August 26 2009

The Totally Raging in the Round Pool Show: 1 August 2009 - Flying W Airport & Resort, Medford, NJ

By Daniel Irving Kober

An airplane-shaped pool, cheap drinks, a beach volleyball court, barbecue, water ice stand… and a few bands for good measure.

Tuesday, August 25 2009

The Rural Alberta Advantage: 11 July 2009 - Phoenix, AZ

By Andrew Watson

The point seems to be that, as always, if you write thrilling, inclusive pop songs, they will eventually be heard -- no matter what two-bit hole you claw your way out of (begging your pardon, rural Alberta).

Monday, August 24 2009

The Dead Weather: 28 July 2009 - Chicago

By Rory O'Connor

This show managed to dwarf the entire theatre and on occasion felt too large to have any business trying to fit inside.

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