Show Reviews

Lollapalooza 2005 : Grant Park, Chicago, IL July 23 & 24

David Blutenthal August 1, 2005 No Comments

The highly anticipated summer buzz in Chicago was finally here. Lollapalooza! Although Chicago is a prime spot to catch any traveling act you can think of as they pass through on a tour, the city is time and again overlooked for grand scale events such as this. Chicago, which is a major market for concert productions due to a young, vibrant local community that represents a forward thinking, diverse population, finally got it

Dave Matthews Band 6/13/2005: HiFi Buys Amphitheatre, Altanta GA

Jason Rooks July 29, 2005 No Comments

Hopes were high for fans as the Dave Matthews Band rolled into Atlanta’s HiFi Buys Amphitheatre in support of their latest release, Stand Up.” Rumors were spreading around the parking lots before the show suggesting that tonight would be one to remember. From the opening chords of “One Sweet World,” Dave and the band proved that indeed it would be.

Widespread Panic 6/15/2005: The Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles CA

Brian Malone July 27, 2005 No Comments

Los Angeles is a city filled with big dreamers, wide boulevards, palm trees, and a saccharine sunshine feel. It

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals 6/14/2005: Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

Timothy Stout July 22, 2005 No Comments

Ben Harper has been on the scene now for over ten years, with six solid studio efforts under his belt, including last years critically acclaimed collaboration with the Blind Boys of Alabama, There Will Be A Light. But in today’s age of genre mashing, that’s not that impressive.

Combichrist 6/06/2005: ManRay, Boston MA

Eric Saeger July 21, 2005 No Comments

Arguably the most deranged techno band making records today, Combichrist is the side project of Icon of Coil

High Sierra Music Festival: Quincy, CA June 30-July 3, 2005

Jason Gershuny July 19, 2005 No Comments

Happy anniversary High Sierra Music Festival! This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the best-managed, most enjoyable, and just plain old greatest festival on the planet. The beauty of this festival is there are so many diverse musical styles showcased throughout the weekend, that regardless of one