Thursday, March 29 2012
Of Montreal + Deerhoof: 20 March 2012 – Los Angeles
Just what the (witch) doctor ordered: a real chance to let loose. Tune in, turn on, drop doubt that good music will prevail.
‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’ T. Schreiber Studio & Theatre – New York
The play provides interesting points to contemplate, packed with reinterpretations of Judeo-Christian traditions. However, outsized by its efforts in asking too many big questions, the play loses its focus.
Wednesday, March 28 2012
Willie Nelson & Family + Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real: 7 March 2012 - San Diego
Few acts will see as many people eagerly awaiting the arrival of the tour bus as a beloved icon like Willie Nelson.
‘Nixon in China’ Opening Night: Kansas City, MO
The opening night of John Adams’ opera, Nixon in China, was nearly unblemished in all aspects.
Tuesday, March 27 2012
Damien Jurado: 14 March 2012 - Paris, France
Fifteen years in, Jurado seems to be getting better with each new album.
Dirty Three: 16 March 2012 - Melbourne, Australia
At their first hometown show in over two years, the instrumental rock trio proved that these days, the message isn’t the problem.
Monday, March 26 2012
The 2012 Conscious Life Expo: Los Angeles
It seemed like a prime opportunity to get a look at Earth's metaphysical report card, at what could be viewed as a galactic two-minute warning of sorts.
SXSW Music 2012 Recap: Andrew Bird + Alejandro Escovedo and Friends
Andrew Bird was a fitting conclusion to the NPR showcase and Alejandro Escovedo's closing party is an annual highlight of SXSW.
Chevelle: 5 March 2012 - Baltimore
Vivid, passionate lyrics and vocals are central to the band's overall appeal.
Friday, March 23 2012
Radiohead: 13 March 2012 - Broomfield, CO
There were moments of brilliance throughout, and then there were moments that helped you realize, oh yeah, they are human. But nevertheless, when Thom Yorke dies he will lead the chorus in the choir of Heaven or Hell, whichever he chooses.
Thursday, March 22 2012
‘Once’ A New Musical: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre - Broadway
Once is a passionate story that will work wonders on Broadway.
Flogging Molly: 14 March 2012 - Denver, CO
For all of the septet’s good-natured beer guzzling and fist-pumping, Dave King kept returning to those themes at the Denver show
Wednesday, March 21 2012
Langhorne Slim and the Law: 1 March 2012 - Rochester, NY
Langhorne Slim and the Law are here for me.
Tuesday, March 20 2012
SXSW Music Day 3: Purity Ring, Titus Andronicus + Chad Valley
Anticipating a strong debut from Purity Ring from the quality of their live show.
Monday, March 19 2012
SXSW Music Day 3: Bruce Springsteen - ACL Live at the Moody Theater (Take 2)
Coming on the heels of his keynote address, Bruce was in a jovial mood for his SXSW performance.
SXSW Film Festival Day 5: ‘Sleepwalk with Me’ + ‘Bernie’
Sleepwalk with Me is the film I was most looking forward to seeing at SXSW.
Sunday, March 18 2012
SXSW Music Day 3: Bruce Springsteen - ACL Live at the Moody Theater (Take 1)
Springsteen works well with grand thematic gestures and that is what he offers on this tour.
Friday, March 16 2012
Village Voice’s 5th Annual ‘Choice Eats’: 13 March 2012 – New York
'Choice Eats' offered attendees access to over 90 food vendors and a DJ set by Andy Rourke.
Thursday, March 15 2012
SXSW Film Festival Day 4: ‘Indie Game’ + ‘Girls’
Do you have to be into video games to like Indie Games? Absolutely not.
David Wax Museum: 29 February 2012 - Rochester, NY
David Wax and Suz Slezak actively seek out unconventional venues to fill with their joyous brand of music.
