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Friday at Bonnaroo 2011

Bryan Rodgers June 11, 2011 No Comments

As Bonnaroo built to a head on Friday, the day turned out to be a hectic and overwhelming one. More than a few attendees were roundly confused by an evening stunt that featured parachuters dropping several thousand fluttering LED lights, and that can be attributed to the monumental amount of activity at the festival. They could hardly be expected to comprehend the stunt or the cryptic messages borne by the cargo’s QR code after such a day. Plus, many of them had seen Ron Jeremy in the flesh, or perhaps been berated by Lewis Black.

Thursday at Bonnaroo 2011

Bryan Rodgers June 10, 2011 No Comments

Attending a comedy show at Bonnaroo is a dubious proposition for a music addict. There are at least a couple of hours of waiting time involved with gaining entry, thus many veterans and greenhorns alike have never even seen the inside of the air conditioned theatre. A great opportunity presented itself in the form of Henry Rollins’ performance.

The Roots Picnic Festival: Festival Pier Philadelphia, PA 6/4/11

Nick Gunther June 10, 2011 No Comments

A summer staple, this year in its fourth annual installment, The Legendary Roots Crew hosted The Roots Picnic presented at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing on Saturday, June 4th with an eclectic group of artists ranging from indie rock to jazz to the latest in the rap/hip-hop scene.

The Rough Seven: Checkpoint Charlie

Shawn Donohue June 6, 2011 No Comments

Delayed by drummer Mike Andrepont’s uptown gig, The Rough Seven didn’t get started until well into Sunday morning, but no matter as the garage gospel band brought all that was holy into the night’s darkest hours. These 7 had the exuberant crowd eating out of its hands from the get go with sing-a-long favorites “Sugar Daddy” and “Give Up Your Dreams” echoing out into the nearby Mississippi.

Dawes: Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT 5/26/11

Doug Collette June 3, 2011 No Comments

Dawes were mighty impressive opening up for Brett Dennen at Higher Ground, so much so that the headliner must’ve been more than a little intimidated at the prospect of following them on stage.

Cheap Trick: Studio A, IP Casino, Biloxi, MS, 5/13/11

Leslie Michele Derrough June 3, 2011 No Comments

It is now 2011 and lo and behold Cheap Trick are still around, still selling out venues, while playing on massive tours with the likes of Def Leppard and Poison. In fact, the gentleman sitting next to me could barely contain himself when they ripped into “Surrender”. The Blotz wasn’t kidding when he said the music would take you back to a time and a place when youth was taken for granted.

Paul Simon: D.A.R. Constitution Hall, Washington DC 5/25/11

Bryan Rodgers June 2, 2011 No Comments

Just days before masses of people descended on the District of Columbia for Memorial Day, Paul Simon paid a visit to D.A.R. Constitution Hall, one of the city’s most patriotic venues. Whatever political subject may have been on the 69-year-old legend’s mind, he kept banter to a bare minimum, quipping only that he recalled “playing here with Artie in the 60’s.

Dawes: Live at Cat’s Cradle, Carborro, NC 5/18/11

Jeff Strowe May 31, 2011 No Comments

Drawing heavily from their forthcoming album, Nothing Is Wrong, Dawes wowed the room, getting people shaking and pumping their fists and even inspiring a sing-a-long during the set-closing “When My Time Comes”, no easy feat as Cradle patrons are usually a bit sedate in showing their enthusiasm.

John Mellencamp: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA 5/1/11

Leslie Michele Derrough May 31, 2011 No Comments

Musicians possessing a cocky attitude are an age-old accessory to rock & roll. It is how they have used that sass that makes the musician loved or hated. John Mellencamp is one of those artists who have at times told you bluntly to kiss his ass.

Prince – The Forum, Los Angeles, CA 5.13.11

Kathrine Bryan May 26, 2011 No Comments

Prince has still got it. Sporting his signature high-heeled boots, he rocked The Forum as part of his 21-date residency in Los Angeles.

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