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Bonnaroo 365 Tour -White Denim, Maps and Atlases, Tiny Victories: Lincoln Theater, Raleigh, NC, 11/1/12

Bryan Rodgers November 7, 2012 No Comments

Raleigh's Lincoln Theater felt just a little like Manchester, Tennessee when the Bonnaroo 365 tour stopped there on the first day of November. It wasn't because of heat or odors, but high-quality music. White Denim, who proved to be one of the real festival's biggest hits this past summer, anchored the show along with fast-rising Chicago quartet Maps and Atlases and brand-new Brooklyn duo Tiny Victories.

Saint Etienne: The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA 11/03/2012

Jeffrey Taylor November 7, 2012 No Comments

Not quite full, but definitely buzzing, San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium once again welcomed Saint Etienne with enthusiasm, and Saint Etienne brought their trademark quirks with them.

Bowerbirds: Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ 10/20/12

Spring Eselgroth November 1, 2012 No Comments

Just like teenagers try on various guises in an attempt to ultimately find themselves, bands too try on different styles. And for the most part it’s a healthy sign of growth. What makes it heartbreaking is when you liked (even loved) what they were and not what they now are. And that is what made me so sad the other night at the Bowerbirds show at the Crescent Ballroom.

Heiniken City Arts Festival: Seattle, WA 10/17-10/20/12

Eli Scheer October 31, 2012 No Comments

The historic and beautiful Moore theater offered the perfect backdrop for a festival finish, hosting Colorado natives Devotchka for a standout set, backed by the Seattle Rock Orchestra. Not only did their eclectic mix of influences shine with this extra backing, they fully took over the room and the night; Nick Urata's voice soaring to the rafters, while the rest of the band swapped instruments and provided the skeleton on which to rest the orchestra's powerful additions.

Petty Fest: Webster Hall, New York, NY 10/24/12

Jeff Strowe October 29, 2012 No Comments

Everyone loves Tom Petty. For over 35 years, he’s been a constant staple of the rock and roll landscape, writing honest and straightforward vignettes that always seem to unify the varied branches of the music universe. He’s the common ground that connects the hipster to the mainstream, the urban liberal to the red-state conservative, the jaded blogger to the well-worn classic rock scribe.

John Hiatt & The Combo: Barre Opera House, Barre VT 10.9.12

Doug Collette October 25, 2012 No Comments

It was only when Hiatt began to trade his acoustic guitars for a Fender electric that the vibrations from the stage grew in proportion to the volume.

Say Anything: Paramount Theatre, Huntington, NY 10/20/12

Alexa Cortese October 25, 2012 No Comments

Say Anything has always been synonymous with angst, high energy, and unconventional themes. Their fast-paced, passion driven music has been a staple part of most American teenagers’ lives. Even after 12 years in the business, the band does not disappoint. At the Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY on October 21, opening quartet Tallhart sang, “We dance in circles,/it’s Saturday night/We dance in circles now” off their track, “Wolves.” The lyrics set the scene for the night to come – when teens and adolescents gathered for a night of quintessential teenage entertainment.

Primus 3D: Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC 10/19/12

Shawn Donohue October 24, 2012 No Comments

Primus (now officially a jamband) saw it’s transformation into a modern day Pink Floyd inch closer to completion with the group adding a new toy to their current tour; a huge LED Screen that tosses 3D images at its audience.

Grimes: Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ 10/8/12

Jack Cavanaugh October 22, 2012 No Comments

Grimes is, in some sense, a testament to the pursuit and creation of an artistic vision, no matter how outlandish it may seem, and making it fly, and the fact that she is controlling everything coming out of the PA from start to finish is also impressive. After an hour of songs, she speaks to the crowd for the first time.

The Hold Steady: Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC 10/14/12

Bryan Rodgers October 18, 2012 No Comments

There are many things to love about the way The Hold Steady does business in the live setting. Among them: The no-nonsense equipment setup, the case or so of Tecate that waits on stage, and the band's apparent inability to offer anything less than maximum effort. They can turn any situation into a dizzying life experience full of the vibrant characters and relatable tribulations that inhabit Craig Finn's songs.

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