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The Black Crowes: Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT 9/17/09

Doug Collette September 28, 2009 No Comments

If, in their return to this South Burlington venue, The Black Crowes didn't throw the knockout punches as in the fall of 2008, their performance nevertheless concluded with purposeful finality as they intoned " Oh Sweet Nuthin" with stirring gospel fervor. It was yet another gesture of kinship with the music-lovers populating the ballroom floor, further evidence of a very rare bond arising from an audience being as enthusiastic as the band playing for them.

Son Volt: Cat’s Cradle, Carborro, NC 9/13/09

Jeff Strowe September 16, 2009 No Comments

But, for Son Volt fans, last night was a positive glimpse into a focused and hungry band, one that was in danger of getting bogged down by a distant and studio-sounding live show. Jay Farrar’s songs have never suffered for lyrical grace and insight; it’s the presentation that sometimes lacked vigor. James Walbourne added a much needed dose of rock and roll swagger to Farrar’s meditations of the American Dream.

Pimps of Joytime: Tour de Fat, Portland, OR 8/15/09

Jason Gershuny September 14, 2009 No Comments

There is a sonic rumbling that is emanating from the historic musical underground of Brooklyn, New York, and it has caused booties to shake and quake all over the nation this summer. The Pimps of Joytime, in only their third year of existence, have spent the last few months on the road spreading their sound to the masses offering up their musical menu of funk, soul, Latin, and afrobeat grooves.

New Live Album By Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

September 9, 2009 No Comments

(BRMC) are set to release a live DVD this Autumn, as well as a new album in Spring. Called simply ‘Live’, the DVD was filmed and recorded at gigs in

The Flaming Lips: Festival Pier, Philadelphia, PA 8/29/09

Jake Krolick September 4, 2009 No Comments

Rock concerts are supposed to be unpredictable. The day you see a band and know exactly what is going to happen before you attend the show should be the day you stop seeing live music. When the torrential monsoon of rain halted the Flaming Lips show on August 29th at Philly’s Festival Pier, some complained while others just accepted that this kind of mayhem is the way of the rock world. What this creative force from Oklahoma was able to squeeze in offered us a glimpse of the past and future from a group going strong since 1983.

Gov’t Mule : House of Blues, Atlantic City, 8/8/09

Ross Warner September 2, 2009 No Comments

Gov’t Mule ended their summer tour, the last before their By A Thread album is released in the fall, with a monster show at Atlantic City’s Showboat Casino.

Cheap Trick, Def Leppard, Poison: Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA 7/12/09

Bob Lange August 10, 2009 No Comments

Cheap Trick. Poison. Def Leppard. It's an odd billing to be sure. Poison and Def Leppard seem reasonable enough, with careers that rode the hair metal explosion of the 80s to multi-platinum success, but Cheap Trick, an 80s power ballad aside, were churning out power pop gems (that continue to influence bands today) five to ten years earlier than their tour mates. Oddly enough, the tour's oldest band chronologically is its youngest spiritually and that is part of the magic that still makes Cheap Trick matter.

Gov’t Mule: Bank of America Pavillion, Boston, MA 7/31/09

Doug Collette August 6, 2009 No Comments

Gov’t Mule tends to pull out all the stops when they play in Boston and their latest appearance, at Bank of America Pavilion July 31st, contained a clutch of memorable moments on a number of fronts, including some truly spectacular.

Siren Fest 2009, Coney Island NY 7.18.09

Shawn Donohue July 27, 2009 No Comments

2009, like most years, was an event first and a music festival second (or third depending on how much you like Skeeball).

Tears For Fears: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ 7/21/09

Shane Handler July 27, 2009 No Comments

With “80’s synth-pop” being all the rage these days amongst the hipster elite, it’s surprising that Tears For Fears haven’t generated more buzz amongst the Urban Outfitter set. Instead, their show at the Celebrity Theater brought out an aging 40 something crowd to soak in the new-wave sounds of Orzabel and his musical partner – Curt Smith.

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