Show Reviews

The Radiators 0/11/2004: Conte’s, Westport, CT

Mike Greenhaus January 15, 2004 No Comments

Survivors of Louisiana

Simon and Garfunkel 11/07/2003: Continental Airlines Arena – East Rutherford, NJ

Mike Greenhaus January 4, 2004 No Comments

Stacking their setlist with hits, Simon and Garfunkel consciously catered to their adult audience. While the group

Dave Matthews and Friends 11/16/2003: Fleet Center, Boston MA

Dan Bliss January 4, 2004 No Comments

Although the arena setting is rather overbearing on most barstool performances, the acoustic set of Dave Matthews and Friends was quite solid, highlighted by strong readings of

Umphrey’s McGee 11/12/2003: The Odeon – Cleveland, OH

Robert Massie December 28, 2003 No Comments

From their beginnings in the South Bend area. through a few lineup changes and some ups and downs, Umphrey McGee’s success and level of performance has grown over the years due to hard work and continuous road testing of their compositions and style. And, although many would have a good case to argue that Umphrey

Dave Matthews and Friends 11/19/2003: Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT

Dave Glazewski December 22, 2003 No Comments

Dave Matthews and some of his friends came to Hartford and gave
everyone an early present for the Holidays – a joyous, energetic sho. Moving from one end of the musical spectrum to the other, Dave and his friends mixed originals effortlessly with covers ranging from Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Sly and the Family Stone, Bob Marley and The Band.

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

Shane Handler December 16, 2003 No Comments

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.

Charlie Hunter Trio 10/21/2003: The State Theatre – Falls Church, VA

Brian Gearing December 7, 2003 No Comments

I had heard the rumors that the Charlie Hunter Trio was no longer playing

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

Shane Handler December 7, 2003 No Comments

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.