Wednesday, March 14 2012
Tuesday, March 13 2012
SXSW Interactive 2012: The Triumph of Unmediated Interaction
Perhaps the best summation of the role of people and technology came from someone I overheard: “You should use the internet to get off the internet." That same thought applies to all of technology. We use our gadgets and apps to help us make decisions about our unmediated, not just our virtual presences.
Monday, March 12 2012
Dirty Ghosts: 25 February 2012 - San Diego
Female rock singers with strong instrumental talent have always been a rarity, so Baker's presence on the scene with Dirty Ghosts is a treat.
Friday, March 9 2012
Van Halen: 1 March 2012 - Live at Madison Square Garden, New York
Everybody wants some, indeed. And even 40 years after they first got together in Pasadena, California, Van Halen can still give it to them.
‘Urbanized’ Screening and Discussion - Rochester, NY
Tonight’s speakers use the film's creative solutions lens to approach issues in our own city on the Genesee River.
Thursday, March 8 2012
‘Cosmic Opera’ Featuring Axwell: 23 February 2012 - New York
Axwell's pounding set did not require any extra spectacle to engage the audience.
Wednesday, March 7 2012
An Evening, and a Talk, with Bright Moments: 23 February 2012 – New York
Consumate sideman Kelly Pratt steps out with a new band.
Tuesday, March 6 2012
Galactic’s Lundi Gras Show: 20 February 2012 - New Orleans
It’s clear where this motley crowd and their swollen ankles have been: Galactic’s famous Lundi Gras show at Tipitina’s.
Monday, March 5 2012
The Devil’s Blood: 18 February 2012 - Dublin, Ireland
The ominous collective known as The Devil's Blood perform a sacred rite of ritual fire and leave an indelible black mark upon those who bore witness to their Orphic anthems.
Friday, March 2 2012
War on Drugs: 21 February 2012 - Paris, France
Somewhere mid-set, as the harmonica wailed the intro to "Arms like Boulders", the opening track from 2008’s Wagonwheel Blues, it became clear that no number of technical issues would diminish the joy of the evening's performance.
Thursday, March 1 2012
Los Campesinos!: 17 February 2012 - Austin, TX
Los Campesinos! have done a lot of growing up in a short amount of time, but it is their vision and dedication to their core principles that has kept them humble and morphed them into a dependable and always exciting indie rock institution. May they never lose their vitality.
Wednesday, February 29 2012
Montia: 11 February 2012 - Kansas City, MO
A band is attempting to acquire recognition and respect, Montia is a youthful group with a crisis of musical type.
Tuesday, February 28 2012
Monday, February 27 2012
moe. + Keller Williams: 4 February 2012 - Los Angeles
The second set is only six songs, but this means the band is jamming out and that's what everyone is here for.
Friday, February 24 2012
Gotye + Sea of Bees: 6 February 2012 - New York
Anyone familiar with his studio records, especially his latest effort Making Mirrors, knows that Gotye is a dynamic songwriter, and this holds true in his live shows.
Thursday, February 23 2012
‘Wit’: Samuel J. Friedman Theatre – Broadway
The play captures the attraction of intelligence, the appeal of achievement, and the highly prized status of wit -- sentiments that will appeal to many theatre-goers.
Wednesday, February 22 2012
22nd Annual Tibet House Benefit: 13 February 2012 - New York
Philip Glass invites an interesting and engaging selection of artists to perform at the 22nd Annual Tibet House Benefit.
Tuesday, February 21 2012
Keller Williams: 3 February 2012 - Solana Beach, CA
Like the best jam bands, Keller's influences extend far and wide. This enables the master craftsman to pull a variety of tricks out of his musical hat.
Monday, February 20 2012
Die Antwoord: 9 February 2012 - Philadelphia
They are a parody of the often-ludicrous method of hyper realizing popular culture -- a culture we created and presented through music videos and clothing lines. They are a parody of us, but it's so much fun to watch.
Friday, February 17 2012
Gigantour 2012 featuring Lacuna Coil, Volbeat, Motorhead and Megadeth
Although distinctly different in style and sound, the four bands gelled together beautifully for Gigantour.
