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Black Label Society: House Of Blues, New Orleans, LA, 10/09/11

Leslie Michele Derrough November 18, 2011 No Comments

Welcome to the world of the Black Label Society. They may look like something out of Sons Of Anarchy but their hearts are pure rock and they are fiercely loyal to their fans, many of whom travel to witness as many shows as possible; one lady in attendance , admitted before the show that she came from Tennessee just to see the band one more time. “It’s like a big family,” bass player JD DeServio told me about the rapport between the band and their fans. Meet & Greets are always friend-making soirees, enabling everyone to get to know each other before the band comes in to mingle.

The Bangles: The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA 11/08/2011

Jeffrey Taylor November 18, 2011 No Comments

The Bangles aren’t just a group of cute girls singing “Walk Like An Egyptian;” rather, they’re seasoned pros, demonstrating their accomplished rock veteran status in an easygoing manner. What’s more — the Bangles made it abundantly clear that the they had nothing to prove.

Fitz and The Tantrums: Terminal 5, NYC 11.10.11

Shawn Donohue November 17, 2011 No Comments

Michael Fitzpatrick and Noelle Scaggs front a dynamite collection of musicians who are crafting slick pop/soul for the masses and performing their hearts out on stage during shows like this, making catching them a must.

Marco Benevento Trio

Doug Collette November 15, 2011 No Comments

In an ingenious marriage of media in the Burlington Performing Arts Center’s cabaret, The Marco Benevento Trio played a set of original music in accompaniment to a screening of cult horror director Roger Corman’s House of Usher.

Cake: Fox Theater, Oakland, CA 10/30/2011

Jeffrey Taylor November 14, 2011 No Comments

However, even with the signs of wear, the spirited band and their energetic longtime local fans carried the day. The crowd remained enthusiastic and worked with the band to make the evening worthwhile.

Wild Flag: Black Cat, Washington, DC 10/20/2011

Jeff Demars November 14, 2011 No Comments

The spirit of this dazzling performance lingered in the air long after Brownstein, Timony, Cole and Weiss exited the stage, leaving a sold-out crowd buzzing with an adrenaline rush that would continue long after they wandered out into the brisk Washington, D.C. evening.

Voodoo Music Experience: New Orleans, LA, 10/28

Leslie Michele Derrough November 10, 2011 No Comments

Other cities have big festivals but New Orleans is New Orleans. “I don’t know what you’re stepping in when you’re down there on Bourbon Street,” joked Stone Foxes singer Aaron Mort, “but it’s been a fun time … And then the festival today was awesome."

The War On Drugs: Bunk Bar, Portland, OR 10/25/11

Chris Calarco November 4, 2011 No Comments

Akin to Spiritualized filtered through urban Philadelphia, The War on Drugs is often cited as Springsteen influenced. Undoubtedly, a mournful Nebraska-era sensibility drives the melodic reverie but this is only the Boss after a codeine laced blunt. By creating atmospheres within and around their melodies, The War on Drugs expanded the walls of Bunk Bar. It’s easy to feel the rock n roll brawn underneath the smoke but it is these lush textures that guide a head into the cosmos.

Def Leppard/Heart: New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA, 09/22/11

Leslie Michele Derrough November 2, 2011 No Comments

Playing on a Thursday night as a make-up date due to the passing of Joe Elliott’s father, the electricity was humming through the crowd when Def Leppard hit the stage. “Mighty big noise you’re making out there,” Elliott said to their very vocal legion of fans. “We like that”.

Portishead: WaMu Theater, Seattle, WA 10/23/11

Gabriel Scheer October 31, 2011 No Comments

The show was very faithful to the recorded versions of their songs. Often, that can come across as lacking – if one merely wanted to hear album-perfect versions of songs, one could do so without paying for a $50, in this case) ticket. However, Portishead made those songs come alive through a combination of raw performance (particularly from Ms. Gibbons), as well as a powerful visual presentation.

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