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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.

Devon Allman

Leslie Michele Derrough May 22, 2011 No Comments

How does one upstage the legendary Gregg Allman? Have his son’s band open for him and totally kick ass. With enough energy and bravado to spark a full-on fire, Devon Allman and his trio Honeytribe was the band to beat on a special night at the New Orleans House Of Blues.

Warren Haynes Band: Beacon Theatre, New York, NY 5/12/11

Shawn Donohue May 22, 2011 No Comments

Warren Haynes picked the friendliest confines he could think of to kick start his Man in Motion Tour, New York Cities Beacon Theater. He may have played this venue more then any other artist over recent years and was clearly in a good mood as he showed off his new six piece band complete with Saxophone and backup singer.

The Low Anthem: Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR 5/13/11

Chris Calarco May 18, 2011 No Comments

While “folk” may be the most apropos moniker for what The Low Anthem creates, the band is magnificently unique in the way members shuffle between instruments. All four members are adept at navigating the singing saw, a strange xylophone hybrid, pump organ, stand-up bass, hollow body guitar, banjo, clarinet, and brass. The unit radiated a passionate intensity with every plucked string and nimbly created exceptional warmth that few bands can muster.

The Black Angels: Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR 5/11/11

Chris Calarco May 16, 2011 No Comments

By going full throttle and stomping through each track with the confrontational force of a back alley brawl between Black Sabbath and The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Black Angels turned the Wonder Ballroom inside out. Throbbing with urgency the night felt like waking inside a Hells Angels Acid Test.

Dark Star Orchestra: Irving Plaza, New York, NY 4/29/11

Ross Warner May 16, 2011 No Comments

Dark Star Orchestra has “recreated” many Grateful Dead shows throughout its career. However, it is extremely rare for them to announce (and the audience to know) the concert they are covering beforehand. Last Friday, they played a replica of the Dead’s final show at the Fillmore East on 4/29/71 to a sold-out Irving Plaza.

Jonny Lang: House Of Blues, New Orleans, LA, 4-22-11

Leslie Michele Derrough May 16, 2011 No Comments

If you thought you loved the original version of Jonny Lang’s first big hit “Lie To Me” then you will not know what hit you when he falls into a slow pining acoustic version that will build and build until finally exploding into a meteor storm of electric guitar artistry about mid-way through his blisteringly hot set at the New Orleans House Of Blues. It was amazing to the naked ear.

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