Shane Handler

David Bowie 11/13/2003: Bell Canada Centre Montreal, Quebec

The consummate musical chameleon, Bowie had his fans guessing up to showtime whether or not he’d even show up, after cancelling the first five nights of the “A Reality” North American Tour with the flu. From the moment Bowie took the stage in Montreal, he erased any signs of fever and played energized versions of his classic song catalog, proving he is truly a rock star.

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Phish – 20th Anniversary Show 11/02/2003: FleetCenter, Boston MA

For many new fans eager to create their own Phish legacy, the Boston show may be deemed spectacular. But for many older fans, who have been following the band for the better part of their young adult lives, aside from a detailed video documentary that brought back floods of dear memories, the anniversary show itself righteously failed to meet its lofty expectations.

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String Cheese Incident: Live At The Fillmore Auditorium – Denver

Releasing their fourth film in only two years, The String Cheese Incident finally decided to put the shtick aside and simply issue their first uninterrupted, full-length live concert. Recorded during their annual Winter Carnival tour – consistently known for first set sit-ins and second set monsters – this particular selection is the final night of a three-show run at Denver

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Jane’s Addiction: Three Days

Like any tour documentary, looking inside the mystical travelling caravan that is called Janes Addiction is a far cry from the realistic long van rides, fast food, small clubs and not all glitz story of most rock and roll bands. Starring Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins, and Flea as the 1997 version of Janes Addiction in the midst of their

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Scratch Tour 2003: Put the Needle On the Future…And The Past (Interview With Rob Swift)

On the heels of the acclaimed feature film documentary, Scratch, which chronicles the birth and evolution of the hip-hop DJ, the Scratch Tour 2003 features turntable masters QBert, Mix Master Mike, X-ecutioners, Z-Trip and the Original Jazzy Jay. Incorporating multimedia artists and opening sets by local DJs, the Scratch Tour proves DJs are more than equal to their traditional instrument peers

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