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Bob Dylan: Tsongas Center at U Mass Lowell, 4/9/13

Albie Cullen April 16, 2013 No Comments

Whether it be the opening of the tour or the change in the line-up, these recent shows have featured the same set list which is an oddity for Dylan, with the emphasis on his last few studio releases, 2012’s “Tempest”, 2009’s “Together Through Life” and 2006, “Modern Times”. Regardless, Dylan seemed to be enjoying himself, not necessarily smiling but smirking. But that’s what makes Bob Dylan and if you’re a fan its always an honor to be in his presence.

Band of Heathens: Great Scott, Boston, MA 4/6/13

Albie Cullen April 15, 2013 No Comments

Despite having been named the best band in Austin, Texas along with a Top 10 American Music Association album for 2008, the critical recognition hasn’t always translated nationally for Band of Heathens. Being recognized as best in Austin is like being named best Mormon in Salt Lake City. As Austin is now the epicenter of the American music scene the title is no minor platitude.

Charlie Hunter/Scott Amendola: Billsborough Music Hall Hillsborough, NC 4/5/2013

Bryan Rodgers April 12, 2013 No Comments

Any music fan with knowledge of San Francisco’s turn-of-the-nineties “acid jazz” scene knows that Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola share a lengthy and profound musical history. From the much-loved T.J. Kirk project to several of Hunter’s own records and other one-off collaborations, the pair has met frequently in their orbits through the music industry. In October 2012, they released a duo album (Not Getting Behind Is The New Getting Ahead) and they’ve been touring behind it since. Billsborough Music Hall in Hillsborough, NC (just outside Chapel Hill) hosted Hunter and Amedola on a bustling Friday night and found the pair in a loose, jovial mood.

Airborne Toxic Event: Marquee Theatre, Tempe, AZ 4/1/13

Jaclyn Timme April 9, 2013 No Comments

On April Fools’ Day in Tempe fans of all ages migrated toward the Marquee Theater which resembled an underground storage company with the mass amount of construction that the venue is currently undergoing. LA’s Airborne Toxic Event is preparing to release their third album Such Hot Blood on April 16th and this performance marks the third stop in their record supporting tour.

Garbage: Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NY 03/20/2013

Jeff Demars April 8, 2013 No Comments

Bringing an infectious energy with them that at times felt like it could literally bring down the roof of the 90-year-old Wellmont, Garbage performed a set wholly dedicated to their most vehement supporters.

Caitlin Rose: The Mercury Lounge, New York, NY 4/13

Jeff Strowe April 5, 2013 No Comments

A similar movement is currently happening again down in Nashville, where a new and hearty collective have come together not only as musicians, but as ambassadors of the DIY, all-in-it-together ethos traditionally seen in the punk movement, but now surfacing forth in Americana. One of its’ brightest ambassadors, Caitlin Rose, rolled into New York City Monday night for a packed show at the Mercury Lounge.

Eric Clapton/The Wallflowers: New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA, 03/23/13

Leslie Michele Derrough April 2, 2013 No Comments

Surrounding himself by a large, absolutely fantastic, band, Clapton fell into his comfort zone, playing on tip-toes as the chords took over and settling back into a rhythm mode when Doyle Bramhall II or Paul Carrack took the reins. Clapton is a quiet leader, able to shine one moment, able to hide in the shadows, sans ego, sans flamboyance, another. In jeans and long-sleeved button-up shirt, he could very well just be heading out to the local Home Depot to pick up some gardening supplies. If you didn’t know this was Eric Clapton, he’d just be another you or me.

Ivan & Alyosha: Brick + Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco, CA 03/24/2013

Joan Bowlen March 29, 2013 No Comments

Seeing a band exist so fully within their songs and get such pleasure out of performing them is what makes live music great and what makes Ivan & Alyosha a must-see performance.

The Wolfe Tones: Connolly

Shawn Donohue March 27, 2013 No Comments

Sure you know that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band play marathon shows and at their age it is impressive, but have you ever heard of this little trio of elderly men from Dublin who play just as long as the Jersey boy? Meet The Wolfe Tones, the quintessential Irish Rebel Band who kept going and going into the early morning at Connolly’s while a Guinness fueled festive crowd sang along.

Yonder Mountain String Band: Orpheum Theater, Flagstaff, AZ 3/14/13

Mike Roesler March 22, 2013 No Comments

Having just wrapped up their first leg of the 2013 Winter Tour, Yonder Mountain String Band set their sights set on the western states with a swing through the desert valleys and mountain towns of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Montana, and Colorado. Their journey brought them to Flagstaff, Arizona to play their now annual show at the Orpheus Theater. White peaks, blue sky and a mountain sun greeted the band and bluegrass music-lovers in this picturesque mountain town. As if the weather wasn't adding enough excitement, Yonder Mountain had announced that Jason Carter of the Del McCoury Band would be joining them on fiddle. An old school, mountain jam was brewing.

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